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The rare earth storm has passed, but a new critical metal conundrum could be ahead for the West.

Frik Els | April 18, 2014 | 7:13 pm

Lack of social licence

The federal government has the authority to approve Northern Gateway without the support of a majority of residents. The question for the Prime Minister and his cabinet is should they ignore the will of the people, particularly when they've made their wishes known in a formal vote?

Prince George Free Press | April 18, 2014 | 5:24 pm

Ex-US president Jimmy Carter comes out against Keystone XL

He is first US former president to urge the current administration reject TransCanada's pipeline.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2014 | 5:00 pm

Yamana, Agnico Eagle offer $3.9bn for Osisko

Investors will now be watching to see if Goldcorp tries to top the joint bid.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2014 | 3:15 pm

Rio Tinto iron ore output hit by bad weather in Australia, Canada

Production of the steel-making material, however, increased by 16%, which means the miner is on track to meet its full-year target.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2014 | 10:23 am

BHP going after PotashCorp again: report

Speculation is mounting as the industry has shifted enough to make a buyout attractive.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2014 | 3:03 pm

Planned uranium mine in South Dakota clears key hurdle

Powertech Uranium's proposed mine may have gotten a license to operate last week, but opponents say they'll fight the ruling.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2014 | 4:55 pm

Canada’s First Nations may build alternative to Northern Gateway pipeline

Eagle Spirit Energy Holdings and Aquilini Group say they have signed non-disclosure agreements with a substantial number of First Nations in northern British Columbia to earn a “social licence” for the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2014 | 4:18 pm

Investors may be leaning towards Goldcorp bid for Osisko

Goldcorp's sweetened offer is straightforward, requires no formal shareholder approval and could be completed by as early as end-April.

Frik Els | April 13, 2014 | 11:17 pm

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