Great Panther reports 188% jump in Q1 revenue

Analysts believe that Barrick’s partner in Papua New Guinea, Zijin Mining Group, could be the one to help turn Pascua-Lama into a success.

The provincial government asked the court to order a halt until the project has complied with the environmental laws in place.

As a country, however, Canada is falling out of favour.

Endeavour has sold its Youga mine to privately-held MNG Gold for US$25.3 million.

Name change reflects a switch on the company's focus.

Affected companies are said to be looking for a way out of the situation, which includes legal actions or even international arbitration.

Heightened competition between NAFTA members to export crude oil, poses serious challenges for Canada, says the agency.

The agreement will see the parties embark on a joint venture that will run the Las Brisas and Las Cristinas mines.

The junior miner said the ruling not only forces it to halt operations, but it also blocks it from transferring the project, as the mining permit will no longer be valid.