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Zimbabwe hopes to transform mining sector with $4.2 bln platinum deal

It was unclear where all the funding would come from and analysts said the project start date of July looked very ambitious.

Reuters | March 22, 2018 | 11:48 am

RNC mulls selling Aussie mine to focus on massive cobalt-nickel project in Quebec

The company's Dumont cobalt and nickel project in Quebec is the world’s largest undeveloped reserve of both metals, with over 1 billion tonnes of reserves and a 33-year mine life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2018 | 3:17 am

Nova Scotia’s Mining Association applauds Government push for a Mineral Resources Development Fund

The Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) is pleased the new provincial government budget provides funding to establish the Mineral Resources Development Fund (MRDF).

Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) | March 21, 2018 | 10:43 pm

Barrick Gold yet to feel the heat in Zambian tax crackdown

The Toronto-based company, which operates the Lumwana mine, hasn’t received any notifications from the tax authority.

Bloomberg News | March 21, 2018 | 5:08 pm

Argo Gold sells Rockstar property in Ontario

The Toronto-based company has agreed to sell its 100% interest in 16 unpatented mining claims comprising Rockstar.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 21, 2018 | 4:54 pm

British Columbia allows sand mine on Indigenous land

The BURNCO project is expected to create 40 full-time-equivalent positions per year over the two-year construction period.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 21, 2018 | 5:30 am

The big squeeze: pain ahead if Alberta cuts oil flow to BC

BC drivers might be hit with more than gasoline price spikes should Alberta decide to play hardball.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | March 20, 2018 | 12:44 pm

Stantec to boost oilsands mining operations and reclamation exposure with acquisition of Norwest

Norwest will be integrated into Stantec’s energy and resources business, the company said.

JWN Energy | March 20, 2018 | 12:02 pm

B2Gold says Mali’s new code won’t affect its Fekola mine

The Canadian miner says any contemplated amendments in a new mining code will not apply to Fekola without its consent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2018 | 5:57 am

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