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Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth of the Arctic and its ownership.

SNL Metals & Mining | September 24, 2014 | 4:44 pm

Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 1:15 pm

Newmont gets permit to restart Indonesia copper exports this week

The announcement marks the end of a long-dragged dispute between the Colorado-based miner and Southeast Asian nation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2014 | 5:07 pm

New toxic spill reported at Mexican copper mine

So far Grupo Mexico has been charged with more than $3 million in fines, and could face more.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2014 | 2:06 pm

Thousands of workers begin strike at world’s biggest copper mine

Close to 2,800 miners at Chile's Escondida mine, jointly owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, did not show up for work Monday morning, iddling a 1.2 million tonnes a year operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2014 | 11:15 am

Manitoba officially opens two mines

Two mines in the Snow Lake area of Manitoba, Canada, were officially opened last week.

Andrew Topf | September 21, 2014 | 11:44 pm

I was early but I’m still buying: Frank Giustra

A few weeks ago, we heard from Pierre Lassonde of Franco-Nevada on the power of the royalty business model. Just recently, I spoke with another ‘superstar’ of the natural resource industry -- Frank Giustra.

Sprott Group | September 19, 2014 | 11:05 pm

What will Ivan buy next? Take 2

"All that's required is to hand the world’s best mining assets to the world’s best management."

Frik Els | September 18, 2014 | 7:57 pm

First Quantum suspends Mauritania operations

Strike action closes Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine which accounts for 10% of Vancouver company's copper output and a quarter of its gold production.

Frik Els | September 18, 2014 | 5:23 pm

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Pacific Empire options British Columbia copper-gold project

BHP to set fresh targets for emissions reduction by 2030

Nevada Copper resumes production at Pumpkin Hollow

Codelco gets $22 million refund from insurance fraud

Northern Dynasty stock plummets further with Pebble project in limbo

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