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Afferro Mining $190m takeover approved by Canada

The British Columbia Supreme Court gave the Cameroon-focused iron ore miner the green light to proceed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 10, 2013 | 2:21 pm

Canadian agency accused of spying held secret meetings with energy companies, leaked documents show

Agency says it met with companies to discuss security threats.

Ana Komnenic | October 9, 2013 | 10:38 pm

Cliffs appeals Ring of Fire road decision

In a Sept. 10 ruling the miner was told it cannot build a road to its US$3.3-billion chromite project through a Canadian junior's mining claims.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2013 | 7:13 pm

China displaces the US as world’s main oil importer

Americans currently import close to 10 million barrels of crude per day and Canadian oil accounts for 30% of that total.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2013 | 2:08 pm

Aboriginal company buys Fortune Minerals’ property

On route to becoming the country's first aboriginal-owned company to operate a mine.

Ana Komnenic | October 8, 2013 | 7:52 pm

Potash miner makes billion dollar bet prices won’t fall below $400

Europe’s biggest producer of potash says it's prepared to risk a credit downgrade to fund its $1.4 billion Legacy mine in Canada.

Frik Els | October 8, 2013 | 7:37 pm

Diamond-bearing pebble proves comet collided with Earth 28 million years ago

The finding is the first definitive proof of a comet exploding in the Earth's atmosphere.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2013 | 6:54 pm

Canada must have a ‘Plan B’ in case Obama rejects Keystone: report

Possible scenarios include lawsuits, trade retaliation or simply waiting for a new administration, while maintaining diplomacy and keeping up pressure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2013 | 5:11 pm

Canada’s Prime Minister ‘very concerned’ about claims of espionage in Brazil

But he refused to comment on the potential impacts of the report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2013 | 2:46 pm

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