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Canadian-made responsible mining initiative answers global demand for supply chain transparency

The Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Toward Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative is an accountability program for social and environmental performance.

Kylie Williams | May 8, 2018 | 11:33 am

Zimbabwe parliament delays Mugabe’s questioning on diamond revenue

Mugabe to face legislators over his previous pronouncements that the state had been deprived of at least $15 billion in diamond revenue by mining companies.

Reuters | May 8, 2018 | 9:05 am

Shell sells stake in Canadian Natural Resources for $3.3 billion

Once the deal closes, Shell's only involvement in Canada's oil sands will be through its 10% stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project, majority owned by CNR and Chevron.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2018 | 8:45 am

Golden Triangle’s red line

BC's Golden Triangle is now hot again after many years of neglect.

Rick Mills | May 7, 2018 | 12:54 pm

Zambia concludes mine tax audits after slapping huge bill on First Quantum

First Quantum said that Zambia's tax agency had demanded the taxes, saying they were on import duties, penalties and interest on consumables and spare parts.

Reuters | May 7, 2018 | 10:10 am

Zimbabwe miner looking at refinery upgrade for battery grade lithium

Zimbabwe Mines Minister Winston Chitando said the country would generate revenue of $1.4bn over eight years from the Kamativi lithium project.

Reuters | May 7, 2018 | 9:42 am

China lithium top player boosts investment in emerging Australian miner

Chinese companies continue to aggressively try securing steady supply of lithium, a key ingredient in the making of batteries that power electric cars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2018 | 5:00 am