E3 Metals, Livent team up on Alberta lithium development project

The miner's shares were up almost 32% at 10:45 ET in Toronto after the announcement.

While B.C. is no longer viewed as hostile to mining, authorities need to resolve several land-related issues before investors come back.

With review from Department of State not complete, decision will likely come next year.

Judge quashes government decision to exclude environmental groups from oil sands hearing.

Talks with Linc Energy Ltd are said to be at an advanced stage and an agreement may be announced as soon as tomorrow.

But the Calgary-based company acknowledges the path will be full of obstacles.

2014 production could reach 1 million ounces.

For buying phosphate from sources they qualified as off-limits.

Claims come as the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission begins hearings into Cameco's application to renew its uranium mining licences.