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Teck swings to profit in Q4 but misses expectations

The firm, North America's No.1 producer of coking coal, benefitted from the price rally — steelmaking coal climbed 155.5% to $207 in the quarter.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 15, 2017 | 6:45 am

Striking workers at BHP’s Escondida mine accept Gov’t mediation

The meeting is not a return to mediation but an attempt to agree to return to the negotiating table, the union said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2017 | 8:13 am

Gold miners hammered by metal’s biggest one-day loss this month

Shares in most gold miners fell Monday as the precious metal price dropped more than 1% in early trading and was steadily heading to its largest single-session loss of the month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2017 | 8:58 am

Newcrest doubles first-half profit, to pay divvy

The miner attributed the good results to higher metals prices, increased gold and copper output and productivity improvements.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2017 | 6:59 am

McEwen Mining keeps growing, buys exploration junior Lexam VG

The proposed friendly acquisition will give McEwen access to advanced exploration stage properties located in the heart of Timmins Gold Camp, northern Ontario.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2017 | 3:12 am

Chinese race to grab Barrick’s stake in Super Pit hits roadblock

Minjar Gold is still waiting for Chinese regulatory clearance and hasn’t been able to secure funding for the $1.3 billion deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2017 | 5:37 am

These are just 15 ways in which graphene could reshape the world

Everybody seems to love Graphene, the one-atom-thick sheets of carbon that aren't just super flexible, harder than diamond, and stronger than steel, but are also able to conduct electricity better than copper.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2017 | 4:00 am