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Canada’s mine ministers meet in Halifax

Getting through the downturn.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 20, 2015 | 5:34 am

Nexen’s oil sands pipeline leak one of Canada’s largest ever

A day after reporting a significant jump in the number of pipeline failures, the Alberta Energy Regulator is now investigating one of the biggest ruptures in the province in years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2015 | 5:56 am

Lucara gets $69 million from first diamond sale, amid tough market conditions

The star of the show was a 341.9 carat diamond —unveiled in April —, which sold for $20.55 million

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2015 | 4:11 am

Toronto gold junior shares double on fresh offer

Lake Shore Gold trumps earlier offer for Temex Resources and its flagship Whitney project in northeastern Ontario.

Frik Els | July 16, 2015 | 12:05 pm

The world’s highest grade gold mines

Canadian mine takes top honours but Russia and USA dominate the rankings.

Vladimir Basov | July 16, 2015 | 10:11 am

Zambia mining industry says new rules to scare investors, deter local processing

The Chamber of Mines wants the government to reconsider its decision to hike corporate income tax rate on mineral processing from 30% to 35%, which came in effect July 1.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 16, 2015 | 3:18 am

Suncor Energy tests use of radio waves instead of water at oil sands

Instead of high-pressure steam, Canada's largest oil and gas producer wants to send radio waves down to heat the bitumen.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2015 | 11:39 am

True Gold injects $14 million to its Karma gold project in Burkina Faso

The Vancouver-based company said it is on track to pour its first gold at the mine in the first quarter of 2016.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2015 | 3:33 am

Scientists, environmentalists call for freeze in deep sea mining permits

A group of scientists is asking international authorities to temporarily halt the approval of new underwater mining contracts until further environmental controls are put in place.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2015 | 10:59 am

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