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Oil sands M&A slumps to 9-year low

Canadian crude industry badly affected by increased government scrutiny of deals and a slump in the price of bitumen-derived oil.

Frik Els | September 30, 2013 | 8:29 pm

39% of Canada’s mining executives will retire within 5 years

And only 22% of companies have any sort of succession plan in place.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2013 | 4:07 pm

Mexico proposed 7.5% mining tax scares away investors, kills juniors

While it may not be a major challenge for mid-tier miners with established operations, it would be "prohibitive" for smaller players, analysts say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2013 | 10:21 am

65% of Americans support Keystone XL, largely ignorant of energy trends – new survey shows

Other results show majority opposes hydraulic fracturing.

Ana Komnenic | September 27, 2013 | 6:39 pm

Massive oil find off Canada’s Newfoundland could yield up to 600m barrels

While production is not expected until after 2020, the finding was welcomed in a province that leans heavily on offshore earnings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2013 | 2:53 pm

Global warming a reality we are responsible for: UN

The landmark report is likely to rekindle debate over the fossil fuels powering the world’s economies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2013 | 1:30 pm

Jukebox gold, music to my ears – Gold Miners Weekly

From "fiscal cliffs" to “QE" and "taper talk”, and now the "debt ceiling" debate, can anyone take the US Government seriously when it comes to budgetary and monetary policy? No matter what they call it, the result is always the same.

RJ Wilcox - Gold Miners Report | September 27, 2013 | 5:00 am

GE says it’s got technology to clean up fracking

Decreasing the chances of toxic waste spills and cutting the costs of water treatment in half.

MINING.com Editor | September 26, 2013 | 11:45 pm

Canada crude discount doubles in 3 months

Alberta's bitumen-derived oil is trading for $38 a barrel below global benchmarks.

Frik Els | September 26, 2013 | 11:17 pm

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