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Nunavut to make Canada a diamond powerhouse

Mining has become the main contributor to Canada’s Nunavut Gross domestic product (GDP), eclipsing even the government. From all the territory's riches, experts believe that diamonds will play the biggest role in Canada’s future.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2012 | 2:31 pm

Did rivals try to scupper BHP’s uranium sale to Cameco?

Unconfirmed reports have Rio and Paladin make separate submissions to the federal government to block the sale of Western Australia's largest uranium deposit.

Frik Els | November 23, 2012 | 6:37 pm

UBC, SFU win funding for $25 million mining institute

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Michael Allan McCrae | November 23, 2012 | 3:34 pm

Stornoway Diamond receives award for social responsibility

Canadian junior Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX-SWY) announced Thursday it has received an award for the “high level of environmental and social responsibility” shown in the advancement of the Renard Diamond Project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2012 | 6:41 pm

Detour to raise $106mn as Canada’s largest gold mine comes online ahead of schedule

Detour Lake mine set to produce 657,000 ounces of gold per annum

Marc Howe | November 22, 2012 | 2:40 am

Petronas new Progress takeover offer gives CNOOC fresh hopes on Nexen

China’s bid for Nexen may get a boost if a Malaysian company successfully acquires Canada-based Progress Energy Resource Corp.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 21, 2012 | 3:45 pm

MMG submits proposal for Canadian Arctic zinc-copper mine

China-backed metals producer Minerals and Metals Group (MMG) might be the new kid on the Canadian Arctic block, but it is already moving ahead with its plans to build mines in Nunavut in the next six years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2012 | 7:52 pm

Mining CFOs more pessimistic than the rest of Canada’s financial officers

A lot gloomier than any other Canadian chief financial officer (CFO) are those executives working for mining companies, reveals industry-specific data published Tuesday by GE Capital as part of its Bi-Annual Mid-Market CFO Survey.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2012 | 6:46 pm

Tiffany lends Diamcor $4 million to expand diamond project in South Africa

Canadian diamond supplier Diamcor Mining Inc. (TSX-V.DMI) has secured an additional $4 million loan from its long-term strategic alliance partner Tiffany & Co., to expand the Krone-Endora diamond project in South Africa.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2012 | 5:25 pm

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