April 21, 2014 Diamonds may be forever, but current prices are not— experts Despite billions spent on exploration, only around 30 significant diamond mines are currently in production.
April 21, 2014 Caterpillar to sell its Rantigny plant in France Over the past year, Caterpillar has closed or announced plans to shutter several plants in the US, Canada and Europe.
April 21, 2014 Canada to lose 695 coal mining jobs in same province bringing Chinese workers While Walter Energy shuts down two coal mines, leaving hundreds unemployed, HD Mining International plans to bring up to 480 Chinese workers to British Columbia.
April 20, 2014 Gold mining comes back to Nova Scotia The Canadian province has experienced three relatively short-lived gold rushes over the past 150 years, but the persistent issue has been profitably. Now, the problem seems finally resolved.
April 19, 2014 How miners kept their big machines running during the downturn When we come out of this, Canadian miners will be well-positioned world wide.
April 18, 2014 WSJ: Newmont, Barrick merger talks break down World's top gold producers tried and failed again to tie-up.
April 18, 2014 One more reason iron ore price won’t stray too far from $120 Beijing's strategy to consolidate the domestic iron ore industry under six to eight large miners has been met with skepticism.
April 18, 2014 Keystone XL decision delayed again Pipeline project crucial to oil sands development pushed out another year.
April 18, 2014 We have to talk about Fanya Metal Exchange The rare earth storm has passed, but a new critical metal conundrum could be ahead for the West.
April 18, 2014 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…
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
