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Union at Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile votes to strike

A union at Teck Resources’ Quebrada Blanca copper mine on Wednesday rejected a contract offer from the Canadian miner, increasing the likelihood of a strike.

Reuters | November 30, 2017 | 3:29 pm

Rubicon Minerals consolidates McCuaig, adding to its substantial exploration properties in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada

The Company currently has a 60% interest in McCuaig and, upon closing of the transaction, will have a 100% interest.

Rubicon Minerals | November 30, 2017 | 10:30 am

Canadian miners want to launch clean resources supercluster

They hope to receive $200 million in government funding.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 29, 2017 | 4:43 pm

Lockheed partners with graphite miner

Elcora Advanced Materials is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with Lockheed Martin Canada.

Elcora | November 29, 2017 | 12:36 pm

Zambia’s state-controlled investment firm wants bigger stake in copper mines

Following sharp rise in copper prices this year, ZCCM Investments Holdings wants to increase its stakes Zambia’s mines and expects higher dividend payments.

Reuters | November 29, 2017 | 10:41 am

PotashCorp CEO confirms Chinese interested in lithium producer SQM

Chinese firms have shown “broad interest” in buying PotashCorp’s stake in the Chilean lithium producer SQM, according to chief executive Jochen Tilk, who declined to name interested parties or the number of bids the company has received.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2017 | 9:15 am

SolGold on a roll in Ecuador with finds at Timbara, Porvenir projects

The Ecuador-focused miner said it has discovered "promising" new copper prospects at the Porvenir and Timbara projects, with rock chip samples graded up to 4.27% copper.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2017 | 5:34 am

Brazil mining code unchanged as Senate fails to vote on bill

Brazil’s lower house of Congress removed from the agenda the discussion of a transitory presidential decree, which modified the country’s current mining law.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 29, 2017 | 3:16 am

Hebron project off Newfoundland coast kicks off oil production

It's expected to help Atlantic Canada offshore production rise 44% to 307,000 bpd by 2024.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2017 | 9:28 am

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