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WTO to decide on China-EU solar power dispute

The ongoing battle over renewable energy between China and the European Union got a lot worse Monday, after Beijing filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization charging the EU with violating rules governing subsidies to its solar-components industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2012 | 2:08 pm

B.C. unions go to court over Chinese miners

Two major unions of the Canadian province of British Columbia have applied to have the Federal Court overturn a decision to allow about 200 foreign workers work at HD Mining Ltd.’s planned Murray River underground coal mine near Tumbler Ridge.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2012 | 7:53 pm

Vale applies to build homes at its Canadian mining sites

The company is requesting the Canadian city of Sudbury to allow the housing of hundreds of temporary construction workers at its mine, mill and smelter sites in the community.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2012 | 6:11 pm

Junior miners see light at the end of global downturn tunnel

While the harmful effects of the slumping global economy over junior miners are nothing new, companies that have seen their value down on the TSX Venture Exchange this year and so experienced more difficulties raising cash, may soon see a few glimmers of hope.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2012 | 3:37 pm

Environment Canada’s document indicates pollutants near oil sands

A document obtained from Environment Canada confirmed Monday what scientists from the University of Alberta published in 2010: that there is mounting evidence of contaminants in the snow and even in precipitation close to oil sands facilities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2012 | 2:31 pm

Silver nano-particles used to make HIV-resistant super-prophylactic

Canadian scientists claim that silver nano-particles could be used to fashion a super-prophylactic capable of killing the HIV and herpes viruses as well as other STD's.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 2:50 am

China’s state-owned energy giants covet Canadian potash

Government documents reveal that two of China's biggest state-owned energy corporations have approached a Canadian federal minister to express their interest in acquiring stakes in the country's potash and fertilizer sectors.

Marc Howe | November 3, 2012 | 3:02 am

Canada’s oil sands threatened by spiralling costs – report

A private government memorandum obtained by Canada’s CBC shows that Alberta’s oil sands, one of the country’s key economy engines, could soon get stalled due to mounting developing costs and labour shortages.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2012 | 6:56 pm

Inmet Mining’s profit jumps 19%, beats expectations

Canada's Inmet Mining Corp (TSX:IMN) posted a 19% rise in third-quarter profit, as copper production and prices improved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2012 | 2:53 pm

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