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Glencore Xstrata logs $7.4bn net loss, eyes oil deal with Russia

Despite the gloomy results, the commodities giant revenues for the year jumped 9% to $232.6 billion

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2014 | 1:50 pm

New Prosperity assessment was ‘very damning’: Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the weight of the environmental assessment compelled his government to reject the New Prosperity mine proposal.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 4, 2014 | 1:52 am

Alberta most attractive mining destination in Canada, third worldwide

Other two Canadian jurisdictions —New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador— also made it to the top 10 worldwide. Kyrgyzstan and Venezuela, named the two countries mining enthusiasts should stay away from.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2014 | 12:29 pm

Politicians decry EPA’s move toward a ‘premature veto’ on Pebble mine

On Friday that US Environmental Protection Agency blocked the issuance of a key permit, for the time being.

Ana Komnenic | March 2, 2014 | 6:39 pm

Northern Dynasty tanks as EPA blocks issuance of key permit

Northern Dynasty lost 32% on its share price Friday.

Ana Komnenic | February 28, 2014 | 9:20 pm

Norway reconsiders its mining investments

The country's sovereign wealth fund will dump some mining companies due to environmental concerns.

Ana Komnenic | February 28, 2014 | 6:33 pm

Cornerstone shares catapulted after sensational Ecuador drill

Newfoundland & Labrador-based junior strikes 324m grading 1.07% copper and 1.16 g/t gold, including 50m at 1.80% copper and 2.26 g/t gold at Cascabel project .

Frik Els | February 27, 2014 | 9:14 pm