B.C. gold-copper mine has potential for more environmental damage than Mount Polley breach: Report

The results of a third-party review into the design of a northwestern B.C. gold and copper mine says it has the potential to cause significantly more environmental damage than the recent collapse of the Mount Polley tailings pond.

Canadian Press | November 23, 2014 | 8:49 pm

Oilsands critics say Alberta energy regulator is denying them right to speak

Critics say Albertans are in danger of being shut out of discussions on how the province's natural resources are developed.

Canadian Press | May 18, 2014 | 4:54 pm

Oil sands to exceed Alberta’s new pollution limits

Less than two weeks after Alberta enacted legally enforceable pollution limits for its oilsands region, industry figures already suggest they will soon be breached by emissions of two major gases causing acid rain.

Canadian Press | September 14, 2012 | 6:07 pm

Xstrata Coal, JX Nippon plan $35 million study of B.C. coal project

A partnership formed by JX Nippon Oil & Energy and Xstrata Coal will invest $35 million on a preliminary study of the Suska coal project in eastern British Columbia.

Canadian Press | May 15, 2012 | 9:56 pm

African Metals says startup of processing plant in DRC delays by weather, unrest

The assembly of an African Metals Corp. (TSXV:AFR) processing plant at its Luisha South copper-cobalt project in Congo is now expected to be completed in January following delays caused by rainy weather and political unrest.

Canadian Press | January 1, 2012 | 10:14 pm

Canadian MP’s bill would allow foreign ownership of uranium mines

A Saskatchewan MP has introduced a bill in Parliament that would, if passed, allow foreign companies to purchase and own Canadian uranium mines.

Canadian Press | December 18, 2011 | 1:37 am

Atlantic Potash Corp. given right to explore potash deposit in New Brunswick

Atlantic Potash Corp. has been granted the right to explore and develop a potash deposit near Sussex.

Canadian Press | December 12, 2011 | 6:17 pm

Court fight over Taseko Mines prompts duelling injunction requests

An angry dispute over a proposed massive gold and copper mine in B.C.'s central Interior has set off duelling requests for court injunctions against the opponents.

Canadian Press | November 29, 2011 | 6:57 am

Oilsands Quest scraps $60M rights offering as it seeks corporate transaction

Oilsands Quest Inc. (NYSE Amex:BQI) has cancelled its $60 million rights offering of shares as the oilsands operator negotiates a potential deal that would change the Calgary company's financial position and financing needs.

Canadian Press | September 20, 2011 | 2:02 am

Newalta signs $60 million contract with Syncrude to process oil sands tailings

Newalta Corp. (TSX:NAL) has been awarded a $60 million contract from Syncrude Canada Ltd. to process oil sands mature fine tailings for a demonstration project.

Canadian Press | September 5, 2011 | 5:24 pm

CP: Palladon says mining partner CML completes $45-million loan for Utah mine

Palladon Ventures (TSXV:PLL) says mining partner CML Holdings has closed the second tranche of its $45-million loan to advance efforts to extract iron ore from the Iron Mountain project in Utah.

Canadian Press | July 29, 2011 | 5:44 am

Athabasca announce increase in reserves, accelerating development program

Athabasca Oil Sands Corp. (TSX:ATH) announced an increase in reserves and contingent resources in advance of the company's annual meeting on Friday and said it plans to boost its development program budget in the Alberta deep basin by more than $60 million. The increase in Athabasca's resources is a reflection of both the successful drilling program and the quality of its vast land base, president and CEO Sveinung Svarte said in a release.

Canadian Press | July 1, 2011 | 8:35 pm

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