Oil sands crude could get even heavier amid pipeline shortage

Sector still relatively small compared to central Canada and the US.

A diversified selection of commodity stocks is key.

The price of the soil nutrient is down 25% in a year.

In the first quarter 2014, total production was 34.5 million pounds of copper and 566 thousand pounds of molybdenum, a 49% and 59% increase, respectively, since the first quarter 2013.

Mining companies in Zambia use about 68% of the country’s electricity, while less than a quarter of the population has access to it.

Car maker Tesla prefers suppliers in North America for its $5 billion lithium-ion battery "gigafactory" in the southwest US which could provide a boost for Fortune Minerals proposed refinery near Saskatoon .

Canada should allow more private ownership of mineral rights, particularly from First Nations, says the Fraser Institute latest report.

Gold giant was unable to negotiate the renewal of an occupancy agreement with a group of landowners.

Yamana's takes 50% for $930 million and Canada pension plan provides $550 million funding to stave of Goldcorp's hostile bid.