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Price of crude from Canada’s oil sands more than halves since June

Experts say the main reason behind such debacle is a combination of steadily rising production, pipeline constraints and an unexpected outage at a U.S. refinery.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 12:34 pm

Most Chinese rare earth miners running at a loss — report

About 90% of China’s rare earth producers are currently operating at a loss as prices for the coveted elements continue to drop due to a global glut and illegal mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 8:15 am

Commodities, mining stocks sinking as China devalues its currency again

But gold is, so far, profiting from the situation, heading for its longest winning streak in three months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 4:14 am

China’s devaluation of Yuan hits miners, commodities

The decision of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to devalue the yuan by 1.9% sent most mining stocks and commodities down the slippery slope.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2015 | 9:45 am

China’s surprise currency move is more bad news for Canadian commodities

Stock markets in Canada and the United States fell sharply on the news that China had allowed the yuan to drop 2%.

Business in Vancouver | August 11, 2015 | 9:45 am

Gold mine spill in Canada shines light on practice of avoiding environmental assessment

Pollution on a remote northern B.C. island only discovered after whistleblower reported improper practices.

Business in Vancouver | August 11, 2015 | 7:04 am

Baffinland Iron Ore ships first load from its Canada’s Nunavut mine

Operation has been subject of controversy due to request for year-round shipping, which will require the use of icebreakers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2015 | 3:41 am

Zimbabwe platinum export tax shelved for now

The country had introduced the levy on raw platinum exports in January, aiming to encourage local processing of the metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2015 | 8:07 am

Canada investigating mysterious death of 30 herons at Syncrude oil sands

Inspectors are currently at the site, but haven't been able to determine how the birds died or whether others are injured.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2015 | 2:48 pm

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