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Gold hits fresh two-year high as UBS declares the start of new bull run

Analysts say the metal likely to reach $1,400 shortly and settle in the second half of this year, averaging $1,340 an ounce.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2016 | 4:19 am

Tahoe expands presence in Canada, to acquire Whitney JV from Goldcorp

As part of the miner's strategy to grow gold production in Timmins, Northern Ontario, to over 250,000 ounces per year by 2020.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2016 | 5:30 am

Long term outlook for Canadian oil sands looks bright

In mid-June CAPP released its annual Crude Oil Forecast, Markets and Transportation study. It is actually pretty good news considering the current state of the industry because it shows continued production growth through 2030.

Oilprice.com | July 3, 2016 | 4:15 pm

BHP said to be after Potash Corp again

BHP has been developing its own Canadian potash mine — the Jansen project — in Potash Corp's backyard, and has already invested about $3.8 billion on it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 1, 2016 | 9:00 am

Botswana’s economy needs more than diamonds to shine

The history of the diamond industry in Africa has been fraught with worker exploitation, environmental destruction, government corruption and squandering of revenues.

National Public Radio (NPR) | July 1, 2016 | 12:15 am

Despite the hype world’s second-largest diamond ever found fails to sell

Canada's Lucara Diamond, the company that found the massive gem, said it will keep it as bids fell short of the minimum reserve price.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2016 | 12:15 pm

Kinross eyes expansions at its new gold mines in Nevada

Kinross, which operates two mines in Russia and also owns the problem-plagued Tasiast operation in Mauritania, seeks to strengthen its portfolio in North America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2016 | 8:59 am

Mining veteran takes helm for Tintina’s home stretch

He’s only been on the job as Tintina Resources CEO for two weeks, but John Shanahan brings a wealth of experience in Montana mining that spans operations and development.

CEO.CA | June 28, 2016 | 3:52 pm

BC gold miners reap Brexit rewards

A gold bull market would be good for the badly battered TSX Venture exchange, which is heavily weighted with junior miners with gold projects.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | June 28, 2016 | 1:44 pm

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