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Quebec’s booming iron mines

When planning an expansion at the largest open pit mine in Quebec, thinking big is important.

Frik Els | April 24, 2012 | 9:41 pm

Record revenues for Teck despite lower metals prices

Teck Resources fought against lower metals prices to post record revenues for the first quarter.

Andrew Topf | April 24, 2012 | 6:45 pm

Nova Scotia government to decide between gold mine or Christmas tree farm

Nova Scotia's natural resources minister Cleve Higgins will have to decide soon whether an Australian mining conglomerate or a Christmas-tree family farm has the rights over eight-hectares of land in Moose River, near Middle Musquodoboit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2012 | 5:55 pm

First Nickel shares collapse after ordered to stop operations at flagship mine

Canadian First Nickel Inc (TSX:FNI) shares were down almost 22% this morning (11:11 ET) to 70 Canadian cents, after the company was ordered to stop work at its key mine Lockerby by The Ontario's Ministry of Labour over safety issues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2012 | 4:09 pm

Peregrine Diamonds discovers third kimberlite

Canadian Peregrine Diamonds has discovered a third kimberlite during its winter drill program in the Lac de Gras region, Canada, one of the most prolific diamond districts in the world since kimberlite was first discovered there in 1991.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2012 | 3:29 am

Prosperity Goldfields Corp. and Smash Minerals announce completion of amalgamation

Prosperity Goldfields Corp. ("Prosperity") (TSX VENTURE:PPG) andSmash Minerals Corp. ("Smash") (TSX VENTURE:SSH) provide an update on their amalgamation and the core drilling program at Prosperity's Kiyuk Lake gold property, Nunavut.

Marketwire - Mining and Metals | April 23, 2012 | 8:09 pm

Cape Breton coal project gaining traction

A past-producing colliery in one of North America's oldest coal mining belts is on its way to resuming production, says a story today in Halifax Media Co-op.

MINING.com Editor | April 23, 2012 | 7:09 pm

Wildrose’s pedal to the metal strategy for the oil and gas sector

The favourite in Monday's Alberta election, Danielle Smith and her Wildrose party, plans to push the province's oil and gas advantage if elected.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 22, 2012 | 10:46 pm

Cutting a 149-km rail track through bogs and permafrost to ship iron ore

NunatsiqOnline profiles the engineering hurdle Baffinland Iron Ore Mines Corp. will face as it attempts to get iron ore from its inland Mary River iron ore site to ports on the coast.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 22, 2012 | 5:07 pm

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