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First Quebec diamond mine opens

Good news for mining in Quebec, the majority French-speaking Canadian province, has come from Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX:SWY), which officially opened its Renard diamond mine last week.

Andrew Topf | October 23, 2016 | 4:02 pm

Canada’s Ajax mine could cost $100 million in lawsuits: Mining Watch

Taking as an example what’s happening at the Malartic mine in Quebec, the watchdog presented “conservative estimates” on possible actions against the gold and copper project in B.C.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 21, 2016 | 1:15 pm

It’s time to invest in gold: Haywood

Haywood believes that “conditions are ideal” for investment in the gold industry.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 21, 2016 | 9:01 am

Mexico’s mining sector to reach $17.8bn by 2020 on the back of silver, zinc prices

The country's sector, dominated by precious metals and zinc, will be well-positioned for the expected price outperformance of these commodities, shows new report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2016 | 3:46 am

Canadian diamond thieves finally arrested

The arrest came following a Canada-wide warrant.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 20, 2016 | 5:21 pm

Alberta’s plan to phase out coal coming this fall

The project will include financial help to coal emitters closing their plants and transitioning to cleaner forms of power.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 20, 2016 | 2:31 pm

Done deal: Centerra Gold buys Thompson Creek for $1.1 billion

With the deal Centerra gets its hands on Mount Milligan, a large mine in British Columbia and reduces its reliance on Kumtor mine, in Kyrgyzstan, for cash flow.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2016 | 9:55 am