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INFOGRAPHIC: A century of exploration and mining in BC

To celebrate AME BC’s (Association of Mineral Exploration BC) 100th anniversary, the folks at Visual Capitalist put together this infographic, which looks at how the sector has evolved in the region over the last century.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2012 | 5:26 pm

Oil sands giant Suncor loses temporary injunction against drug test

Canada’s oil sands giant Suncor Energy (TSX, NYSE:SU) has lost an appeal of a temporary injunction that halts the start of random drug and alcohol testing on its employees.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2012 | 11:53 am

Obama’s preferred candidate for secretary of state holds major stakes in Canadian oil

Major stake in TransCanada could scupper her chances as head of US State Department

Marc Howe | November 29, 2012 | 3:46 am

Inmet shares surge after spurning takeover bid from First Quantum

International copper miner gains over 17% following rejection of second takeover bid

Marc Howe | November 29, 2012 | 12:04 am

Value of Canadian mining and metals deals almost halved in 2012

The value of Canadian mining and metals deals dropped a dramatic 43% for the first nine months of 2012, revealed Wednesday the latest report by Ernst & Young.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2012 | 8:05 pm

China resubmits deal to acquire Canada’s Nexen to US regulator

In an unusual move, Chinese state-owned CNOOC and Canada’s Nexen Inc. (NYSE,TSX:NXY) have resubmitted notice of their potential deal to US regulators, which will reset the clock on Washington’s approval for the $15 billion energy deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2012 | 3:32 pm

Diamond buyers can find ethical options beyond Canada

African nations join Canada in promoting the sale of "fair trade" gemstones

Marc Howe | November 28, 2012 | 1:19 am

VIDEO: Matt Vickers plans to build a rail line that will ship oil from Alberta to Asia

Vickers, CEO of G Seven Generations Ltd., met with MINING.com to explain where the project currently stands.

Michael Allan McCrae | November 27, 2012 | 5:57 pm

Sudan and Saudi Arabia to mine the Red Sea by 2014

The Arab states of Sudan and Saudi Arabia unveiled Tuesday plans to start mining for gold, copper, silver and other riches along the Red Sea basin between the two countries as early as 2014.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2012 | 4:24 pm

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