March 13, 2018 Oil sands upgraders may make a comeback amid pipeline crisis with $1-billion Alberta pledge Partial updgrading would free up pipeline space and produce a grade of oil that's easier to refine and more valuable than the heavy grades produced currently.
March 13, 2018 Anti-corruption body asks Rio for Oyu Tolgoi-related info Request relates to an investigation about possible abuse of power by authorized officials during negotiation of the 2009 Oyu Tolgoi investment agreement.
March 12, 2018 Canada’s Trudeau tells metal workers: ‘We have your backs’ “We are ready to take action whenever action is required ... we had your backs last week and we always will,” Trudeau said after visiting a Rio Tinto smelter in…
March 12, 2018 Investors hunting cobalt deals approached Sherritt, CEO Says Sherritt shares were up 2.5 percent at 10:30 a.m. in Toronto.
March 11, 2018 Countries evaluate actions to offset the effects of Trump’s tariffs Reactions continue to pour in following U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of 25 per cent tariffs on steel imports and 10 per cent for aluminium for almost every country but…
March 10, 2018 BHP’s Jansen Potash mine development remains on hold Several factors have led to the project delay, including cash availability and the struggling potash market.
March 9, 2018 Indonesia to lead nickel production: BMI The market intelligence firm says global nickel ore production growth will continue to accelerate in 2018 as major producer countries see a recovery in production levels following subdued output in…
March 9, 2018 South African diamond provides new clues on Earth’s internal processes A mineral usually found at depths of 700 km found ensconced within diamond near Earth’s surface for the first time.
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