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Alaska’s Pebble mine scores win after court orders EPA to back off

A federal judge has ruled in favour of the Pebble mine project, putting a temporary halt on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to protect Bristol Bay.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2014 | 4:03 pm

Iron ore massacre: below $70 for first time in five years

This is almost two-thirds below a peak of $191.90 reached in February 2011, which was when huge new mines were being approved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2014 | 2:58 pm

BHP hints at Jansen fast-track after Uralkali disaster

"These factors, combined with continued growth and demand for potash all conspire, if you like, to bring toward us the time when a new mine is required."

Frik Els | November 25, 2014 | 12:22 am

Ivanhoe jumps on exploration results at African mine

The miner has hit exceptionally high-grade silver, zinc and copper at its Kipushi mine in the DRC.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2014 | 6:48 pm

More than a dozen short-term repairs, plans await Mount Polley remediation: report

A tailings berm breached during the Mount Polley mine disaster has yet to be repaired to the point it can withstand the arrival of water.......

Business in Vancouver | November 24, 2014 | 6:03 pm

Canadian First Nations march to demand ban on uranium exploration in Quebec

They plan to arrive in Montreal on Dec. 15, the final day of hearings on uranium development by Quebec’s environmental watchdog.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2014 | 6:00 pm

Uranium spot price plummets as buyers exit market

Remember way back to last week when there was so much excitement about the rallying uranium price? Uh, yeah. So do we. Unfortunately, the market has taken a serious turn for the worse.

Financial Post | November 24, 2014 | 5:27 pm