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These are Canada’s priorities when it comes to environmental assessment reviews

Between September and January, a federal panel will review how Canada handles environmental assessments for major resources projects and provide suggestions.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 17, 2016 | 7:46 am

World’s No. 1 miner BHP Billiton posts $6.4bn annual loss — its worst-ever

Not even counting the $7.7 billion in write-downs and charges,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2016 | 4:15 am

It’s not just oil – Canada’s potash industry is going through its own bust

A wave of overbuilding and production increases in recent years…

Canadian Press | August 15, 2016 | 12:26 am

Colombia’s largest mine turns to Australian tech to reduce environmental impacts

The Cerrejón mine is one of the world’s largest open…

Pacific Environment | August 15, 2016 | 12:03 am

Draft bill says list in Harare if you want to mine in Zimbabwe

None of the foreign-owned platinum miners operating in the world's…

Frik Els | August 14, 2016 | 11:34 am

Mitsubishi’s $6.7 billion Oakajee project scuppered by costs blowout and Chinese demurral

Mitsubishi's AUD$6.7 billion Oakajee port and rail project in Western Australia has been put on hold as the company cuts costs in the face of adverse economic conditions and struggles to obtain Chinese investment support.

Marc Howe | November 9, 2012 | 12:02 am

Australian miners find new ways of getting buzzed

Australian miners in the western part of the country are allegedly turning to a new version of the synthetic drug known as Venom, which is made with chemicals imported from China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 3:42 pm

Enbridge Q3 profit up thanks to liquid pipes

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB), the largest transporter of Canadian oil to the U.S., posted Wednesday better third-quarter results compared to the same period last year driven by recovering earnings from its liquids pipelines and a reduced loss from derivatives contracts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2012 | 4:53 pm

Congo to discuss mining code changes with companies

The Democratic Republic of Congo's intentions to increase the government stake in mining projects by 35% will be first discussed with mining companies and also consulted with the World Bank and the IMF, said a source from the country’s ministry of mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2012 | 3:56 pm

Paladin Energy to cut costs by $80 million

Uranium miner Paladin Energy (TSX:PDN)(ASX:PDN) is targeting up to $80 million in cost reductions over the next two years and putting a freeze on development as the price for uranium spot has weakened.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2012 | 2:47 pm

China’s overseas mining and metals M&A’s surge in value, momentum set to persist through next year

The total value of overseas mergers and acquisitions pursued by Middle Kingdom's mining and metals players has surged this year according to sector experts from Ernst & Young Global.

Marc Howe | November 7, 2012 | 6:21 am

BHP on the search for Kloppers’ successor

The world's biggest mining company has announced that it has embarked upon the search for a successor to Marius Kloppers as the South African approaches his sixth year as BHP's CEO.

Marc Howe | November 7, 2012 | 2:44 am

Uranium One drops to year-low after suffering net loss

The $1.88 billion miner lost $62 million during the quarter as uranium prices continue to drift lower.

Frik Els | November 6, 2012 | 7:58 pm

Canada to supply India with nuclear energy

After two years fine-tuning details of their nuclear cooperation agreement, Canada and India have finally reached consensus and the countries representatives announced Tuesday a deal that will see Canadian companies ship their uranium to the South Asian nation for nuclear energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2012 | 5:09 pm

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