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Mineral exploration expands by 47% in BC

The province plans to spend $7 million to increase jobs, competitiveness, reduce backlog and create a more efficient permit process.

Kerry Hall | January 29, 2013 | 12:04 am

Mining in Canada’s North expected to nearly double by 2020: report

Stakeholders must address matters of infrastructure, regulatory uncertainty, skills shortages and Aboriginal rights.

Kerry Hall | January 28, 2013 | 9:56 pm

Fresh threats to Centerra’s Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan

The Kyrgyz Republic government is once again trying to force Centerra to renegotiate the terms of its mining license for the Kumtor open pit gold mine, the country’s largest foreign investment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2013 | 7:33 pm

One third of junior miners to disappear in 2013: Brent Cook

The senior geologist and analyst says those companies simply don’t have viable properties.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2013 | 2:36 pm

Exotic travel and lots of money: commodity trader for a major miner lists business perks

A social media user who claims being a commodities trader at giant Glencore (LON:GLEN) opened up a forum on Reddit on Sunday in which he answered lots of questions about what it's like to work at the big firm.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 28, 2013 | 12:55 pm

China seeks to expand into Iranian mining sector

A senior Chinese official has flagged Beijing's strong interest in Iranian resources.

Marc Howe | January 28, 2013 | 12:35 am

Repeat of 70s commodities super-cycle will lift precious metals: Rule

Sprott USA CEO says smart money will continue to flee from fiat currencies into precious metal as economic turmoil and inflation persist

Marc Howe | January 27, 2013 | 11:06 am

Antique silver dollar auctioned for record-breaking sum

A US silver dollar coin minted which may have been handled by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson has been sold by a California auction house for the record-breaking sum of USD$10mn

Marc Howe | January 26, 2013 | 7:55 am

Report: Polyus and Polymetal to merge creating world’s No. 3 gold miner by reserves

London-listed Russian giants came close to a tie up last year.

Frik Els | January 25, 2013 | 11:43 pm

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