December 7, 2016 Rio Tinto says halt of copper shipments from Oyu Tolgoi ‘a bump in the road’ Chief executive Jean-Sebastian Jacques comments come as the company had to suspend shipments from the Mongolian mine last week.
December 7, 2016 Oil sands/US waterways at risk of spills NRDC: Canadian tanker scheme puts US coasts, key rivers in real danger A flood of dirty oil and possible damaging spills in the Atlantic, Pacific and Mississippi River threatens iconic species, tourism and communities; also would increase climate pollution double Keystone XL’s.
December 7, 2016 Main contractor on Shell LNG Canada project cancels bidding CFSW LNG Constructors – a consortium of four major engineering and construction firms and the lead contractor for LNG Canada – has cancelled the bidding process for the project.
December 7, 2016 Barrick Gold brings in new director to regain strength in Latin America The gold producer said the region will play an increasingly important role in its growth strategy.
December 6, 2016 Chinese-Korean group to build $2 billion lithium batteries plant in Chile Based on the conglomerate's estimates, opening such plant would increase value of the product 35 times, comparing to what it could be obtained by just selling it as lithium carbonate.
December 6, 2016 De Beers facing legal action over mercury monitoring at Victor mine Suit claims company failed to report mercury levels at five of nine water monitoring stations near Victor mine.
December 5, 2016 Gold’s slim price recovery this year boosts supply fears Situation has worsened as a result of a shortage of new discoveries, cost cutting measures and miners digging out higher-grade material for a short-term gain, say experts.
December 5, 2016 Montney in high gear despite market uncertainty Flux in gas demand, delay in Petronas decision among clouds on B.C. northeast’s horizon.
December 5, 2016 Brazil Resources is now GoldMining Inc. Board of directors has approved the change effective December 6, 2016, in order to better reflect the company's existing business.
December 4, 2016 New $264m Zimbabwe platinum mine to last 34 years Completing the $264-million mine will boost the platinum reserves of Zimplats from 3 million to 9 million ounces.
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