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Risk of potential oil tanker spill ‘close to zero’ — experts

Pipeline ruptures, bunker fuel spills pose a greater risk than a major oil tanker spill, they say.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | December 8, 2016 | 1:00 am

Capital allocation: Canadian miners’ top priority for 2017

With fluctuating commodity prices, the top priorities for Canadian miners next year will be capital allocation, strategic deal making and employing new technology and innovations, a report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 7, 2016 | 11:03 am

Global rough diamond production about to reach its peak

Global rough diamond production will reach its peak in only three years before entering into a supply deficit by 2020, two separate reports show.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 7, 2016 | 9:24 am

Rio Tinto says halt of copper shipments from Oyu Tolgoi ‘a bump in the road’

Chief executive Jean-Sebastian Jacques comments come as the company had to suspend shipments from the Mongolian mine last week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 7, 2016 | 7:03 am

Main contractor on Shell LNG Canada project cancels bidding

CFSW LNG Constructors – a consortium of four major engineering and construction firms and the lead contractor for LNG Canada – has cancelled the bidding process for the project.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | December 7, 2016 | 4:00 am

Barrick Gold brings in new director to regain strength in Latin America

The gold producer said the region will play an increasingly important role in its growth strategy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 7, 2016 | 2:27 am

Chinese-Korean group to build $2 billion lithium batteries plant in Chile

Based on the conglomerate's estimates, opening such plant would increase value of the product 35 times, comparing to what it could be obtained by just selling it as lithium carbonate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 6, 2016 | 10:05 am

De Beers facing legal action over mercury monitoring at Victor mine

Suit claims company failed to report mercury levels at five of nine water monitoring stations near Victor mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 6, 2016 | 3:49 am

Gold’s slim price recovery this year boosts supply fears

Situation has worsened as a result of a shortage of new discoveries, cost cutting measures and miners digging out higher-grade material for a short-term gain, say experts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2016 | 4:42 am

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