Cost of mining and exploring for gold and silver in the country has increased 13% and 20%, respectively, over the past year.
The decision will determine Canada’s role as an energy-rich nation in a world trying to balance rising power demands with the dangers of climate change.
China's largest gold miner, China National Gold, is actively looking for partnerships and acquisitions around the world.
Don't underestimate Beijing's resolve to crack down on its dirty, low-tech industry and the effect it will have on supply and prices says two new reports.
A group of politicians and business leaders have written an open letter in support of Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
Tin, tantalum and tungsten mines used to generate $185 million a year for armed groups. Now, about two-thirds of those operations are part of peaceful supply chains, study shows.
After being conditionally approved in December, the federal cabinet had 180 days to announce its final decision on the pipeline. This makes the deadline June 17.
The government has set aside a maximum of $20 million from its Northern Plan Fund to estimate costs and define the best railway option for the iron-ore rich region.
A coalition of NGOs and sustainable and responsible investors has released a list of criteria to assist in evaluating the reports.