Ero Copper’s Brazil operations not impacted

The extension is for the miner's permits for emissions into the atmosphere and waste disposal into the tailings pond.

If you’ve ever been to a diamond investment pitch you’ve probably seen ‘The Chart,’ the one where diamond demand soars, while supply trails forlornly in its wake.

The company, which owns a gold project in Mongolia, is optimistic about the country's stance towards foreign mining investment over the coming years.

The B.C. government did not fail in its duty to proactively disclose concerns that had been raised over the Mount Polley tailings pond, the province's Information and Privacy Commissioner said Thursday.

Negotiations between the parties, however, are expected to continue over the summer.

The move comes in response to a petition filed by Fort Chipewyan’s Mikisew Cree First Nation last month, asking for help protecting the park.

A special committee voted 8-7 in favour of the project, expected to generate at least 1,000 permanent jobs and inject US$1.6 billion a year to the British economy.

British Columbia's energy minister said the official announcement may come "any time" now.

Negotiations between the parties, still at an early stage, are said to have generated solid interest from both sides.