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Mining in Canada’s B.C. remains strong, but facing labour, indigenous issues

B.C. saw several projects expand, as well as new mines to begin construction, which drove job creation. But mining also faced opposition and labour shortage.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2014 | 12:15 pm

Canadian juniors regain allure: GoGold floats offer for B.C. firm

Halifax-based gold miner it plans to make an $11-million bid for Vancouver junior.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2014 | 11:32 am

Bakken crude may be more flammable than traditional oil – US federal agency says

Agency issues alert following the derailment of a crude-carrying train in North Dakota earlier this week.

Ana Komnenic | January 2, 2014 | 11:09 pm

Canada’s oil sands brace for conflict-ridden 2014

Brewing disputes with First Nations, claims of mercury pollution and increasing challenges for delivering oil to distant markets are only some of the issues oil sands producers will face this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 2, 2014 | 11:51 am

Supply worries cloud 2014 mining outlook

But bubbly stock markets could see investors return to the sector as 2013's plunge in commodity prices make metals and minerals look cheap.

Frik Els | January 1, 2014 | 11:54 pm

Canada to liquidate first gold coins

Plan is to melt down over 200,000 gold produced by the Mint between 1912 to 1914.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2013 | 6:27 pm

‘Midas touch’ bacteria, gold roller coaster and risky countries among top stories of 2013

While 2013 will go down as the one when gold stop glittering and miners were forced to tighten their belts, our readers favoured a wide range of stories.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 31, 2013 | 1:24 pm