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Bismuth – a window to the future

This scarce industrial metal has characteristics similar to lead, but is non-toxic.

Fortune Minerals Limited | May 19, 2014 | 11:18 am

Oilsands critics say Alberta energy regulator is denying them right to speak

Critics say Albertans are in danger of being shut out of discussions on how the province's natural resources are developed.

Canadian Press | May 18, 2014 | 4:54 pm

Global mining deals picking up, but far from returning to boom times

Companies’ low valuation, the current focus on operational efficiency in the mining sector, and the chase for overseas assets by Chinese investors, are pushing deals up.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2014 | 1:59 pm

Poor markets force Cameco to put Millennium uranium mine on hold

The miner can request to apply for a licence again in the future, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2014 | 12:21 am

Bitter takeover battle for giant US copper mine hots up

Hudbay extends hostile takeover bid for junior Augusta Resources on Friday after shares in owner of the Rosemont copper project in Arizona are dumped.

Frik Els | May 16, 2014 | 9:48 pm

Iron ore price crashes to $100 on China steel crisis

Iron ore price gives up 2% on Friday falling to a 21-month low as Chinese steel price drops to record low.

Frik Els | May 16, 2014 | 6:19 pm

Anti-coal group sues B.C. government over Texada project

An environmental advocacy group has launched a lawsuit against British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy and Mines and Texada Quarries, challenging the legality of the ministry’s recent approval of a coal export expansion on Texada Island.

Business in Vancouver | May 15, 2014 | 9:43 pm

Eric Sprott: Gold shortage coming, data shows

When the West runs out of gold, the price should go much higher.

Sprott Group | May 15, 2014 | 8:54 pm

CHART: Uranium stocks vs spot price – something’s gotta give

The rally in uranium stocks this year got way overheated. As the spot price slid to 9-year lows, shares corrected, but there may be more pain to come.

Frik Els | May 15, 2014 | 8:25 pm

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Ganfeng takes control of Caucharí-Olaroz lithium JV

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