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Eyewitnesses, Twitterverse and BC mines minister on the Polley Mountain tailings breach

“This is a serious incident that should not have happened."

Michael Allan McCrae | August 5, 2014 | 9:41 pm

Tsilhqot’in First Nation tells junior miner to stop drilling

Another mining company has run up against the Tsilhqot’in First Nation, whose aboriginal title to land in its traditional territory were recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Business in Vancouver | August 5, 2014 | 6:53 pm

Imperial Metals drops 42 pct, posts statement

"The cause of the breach is unknown at this time. The dam is an independently engineered structure that operated within design limits and specifications. Monitoring instruments and onsite personnel had no indication of an impending breach."

Michael Allan McCrae | August 5, 2014 | 3:19 pm

Aerial footage of the Mount Polley tailings dam faliure

A mess.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 5, 2014 | 5:13 am

Tailings pond breach at Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley Mine

Water ban.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 4, 2014 | 9:12 pm

Freeport to resume Indonesia copper exports within days

Exports for the year could reach 756,000 tonnes after US company agrees to build smelter and sell a stake in subsidiary to locals.

Frik Els | August 4, 2014 | 1:51 pm

Copper vs gold: Which has more M&A targets?

Karl Simich, Managing Director, Sandfire Resources, says the copper space comprises of large mines that are difficult to take over whereas the gold mining sector has smaller assets that are ripe for picking.

CNBC | August 4, 2014 | 10:00 am

Accusations of Glencore-Zambia tax probe cover-up

The European Investment Bank will not make public the findings of a 2-year tax-avoidance investigation into the Swiss giant's Zambian copper operation.

Frik Els | August 4, 2014 | 8:14 am

Doubts creeping in over stellar zinc price run

After hitting a 3-year high on scheduled mine closures, the metal could be running away from fundamentals

Frik Els | August 3, 2014 | 2:26 pm

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