April 19, 2016

Here’s why some say oil sands producers may never recover

With an oil break-even price of about $80 per barrel, any new oil sands projects will only barely make back their investment.

April 19, 2016

B.C.’s 2016 jade mining season starts on a high note

Jade mining now a $30 million industry in B.C. and local producer plans to increase production by 50% this season

April 18, 2016

Fortune Minerals announces appointment of former Minister David Ramsay to the Board of Directors

Rebuilding team for NICO development as public highway to Whati & cobalt market advance

April 15, 2016

Canadian potash companies lack major 2016 supply deal

Not only Canadians, but also producers from Russia and Belarus have yet to sign 2016 contracts with Chinese importers.

April 14, 2016

The Canadian Shield could host the next bonanza discovery: Eric Lemieux

Gold supply is getting tighter, deposits of quality are getting rarer and the project development timeline is getting longer.

April 14, 2016

Spill at Teck’s plant in Canada now contained, no risks to human health

The now contained spill, which happened at Teck's Trail smelting and refining plant in British Columbia, lasted for about 15-20 minutes.

April 14, 2016

Dominion Diamond swings to loss, names new chairman

The miner lost $11.6 million in the fiscal 2016, compared to a profit of $170.3 million in 2015.

April 13, 2016

Canada’s mining industry backs national carbon price

The country's largest mining companies recommend a broad-based carbon price applicable to all sectors of the economy.

April 13, 2016

Lucara revenues for first exceptional tender exceed US$51 million

The 10 diamonds, found at the Karowe mine in Botswana, were sold for gross revenues of $33,632 per carat.

April 12, 2016

A Canadian gold explorer with skin in the game

Can the team behind Richfield Ventures' $500-million sale to New Gold do it again?