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CHARTS: This is how much gold miners really put into their host countries

Members of the World Gold Council spent last year a total of $47 billion in countries hosting their mining operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2014 | 6:05 pm

Yukon hosts one of the premier silver-producing districts in the world: Alexco

Alexco Resource's Flame & Moth deposit has 1.5 million tonnes of mineralized material, above 500 grams per tonne.

Matthew Keevil, Western Editor, Northern Miner | October 26, 2014 | 2:08 pm

Brazil’s Vale close to becoming world’s largest nickel producer

The miner beat estimates after logging a 16% jump in Q3 nickel production, taking total output of the metal this year to 201,400 metric tons.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2014 | 4:42 pm

Kinder Morgan wins battle over pipeline expansion in Canada

The National Energy Board said Kinder Morgan can conduct survey work at Burnaby Mountain, despite opposition from the city.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2014 | 1:59 pm

Potash Corp remains confident of market outlook despite weak prices

The company is approaching the end of a decade-long, US$8.3-billion investment program to boost its potash production capacity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2014 | 11:45 am

Golden opportunity divides town in rural Spanish city

The dispute dates back four years. Some locals still refuse to use certain shops in the village because their owner has taken one side or another regarding a proposal by Canadian company Asturgold to mine one of Europe’s last major gold reserves.

El Pais | October 24, 2014 | 3:27 am

Rio’s Walsh gets big backing from shareholders, to stay longer as CEO

The move is seen by analysts as an attempt to strengthen the firm’s image.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2014 | 1:45 pm

African Barrick cuts costs, to acquire more gold assets in 2015

Tanzania's largest gold miner reported a 17% jump in third-quarter core profit, and said it anticipates full-year costs at the lower end of it target range of $1,100-$1,175 per ounce sold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 23, 2014 | 11:29 am

Imperial Metals issues Mount Polley remediation update, has installed berms, pumps

It said cleanup of the wood that was dislodged after the breach in Quesnel Lake will be completed by mid-November.

Business in Vancouver | October 23, 2014 | 9:45 am

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