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Nova Scotia’s proposed overhaul of mining rules met with criticism, demands

While the province says the proposed ruling will cut red tape, environmental groups claim it doesn't do enough to prevent mining on privately protected lands.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 9:15 am

Teck Resources posts better-than-expected profit as costs drop

Canada’s largest diversified miner logged a 38% increased in overall profit for the first quarter of the year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 6:38 am

Barrick Gold swings to quarterly loss, but trims debt further

The world's largest gold producer, reported a quarterly loss, compared with a year-earlier profit, as asset sales impacted production and realized gold prices fell.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 4:40 am

Eldorado Gold to sell Chinese mine for $300 million

Jinfeng produced 149,655 ounces of gold in 2015 and is expected to generate 95,000-105,000 ounces of gold this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2016 | 2:42 am

Barrick’s fourth CFO in five years may be what shareholders were waiting for

Most shareholders hope that Catherine Raw persuades management to stop prizing output over profitability and, instead, place more emphasis on investors’ returns.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2016 | 9:15 am

Several Canadian firms operating in Guatemala, Eritrea may have civil claims against them heard in Canada

Should the court decide the claim can be heard in Canada, it could have wider implications for Canadian mining companies operating in countries with less than sterling environmental and human rights records.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | April 19, 2016 | 2:56 pm