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These are Canada’s priorities when it comes to environmental assessment reviews

Between September and January, a federal panel will review how Canada handles environmental assessments for major resources projects and provide suggestions.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 17, 2016 | 7:46 am

Harmony Gold swings back to profit, will consider Barrick’s Acacia stake

The potential acquisition fits in the South African gold producer’s plans to expand operations across Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 17, 2016 | 4:13 am

Mount Polley disaster could have been a lot worse — report

Two years after the mine’s massive tailings pond collapse, the tarnished Golden Triangle environmental and economic fallout continues.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | August 16, 2016 | 11:40 am

BHP may mothball $2.6 billion Jansen potash project if prices remain weak

The company, however, said it continues looking for a partner to take the venture off the ground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2016 | 10:50 am

These Aussie gold rivals just raised $74 million by selling mines to China, Canada

They had flagged they would offload some of their higher-cost local operations to focus on their most profitable mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 16, 2016 | 8:00 am

Soros cashes in as Barrick posts best-ever first half rally

Soros Fund, which took a $263.7 million stake in Barrick Gold Corp. in the first quarter, cut its holdings in the world’s biggest producer of the metal by 94% in the ensuing three months.

Bloomberg News | August 16, 2016 | 12:30 am

Gitxaala Nation accuses B.C. government of delaying mining site clean-up

Banks Island Gold along with its CEO and chief geologist, are facing charges for allegedly 200 kg of waste material in the streams around the Yellow Giant gold mine, near Prince Rupert, B.C.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | August 15, 2016 | 12:00 pm

Diamond giant Alrosa unearths 136.24-carat rock

Currently unnamed, the stone is one of the largest diamonds ever recovered at the Nyurbinskaya open-pit mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2016 | 6:26 am

It’s not just oil – Canada’s potash industry is going through its own bust

A wave of overbuilding and production increases in recent years — spurred by a spike in crop prices and a perceived demand that didn't quite materialize — have left the market flooded with supply.

Canadian Press | August 15, 2016 | 12:26 am

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