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China’s Zijin inks deals with two Canadian firms on the same day

Perhaps the most important aspect of today’s agreements is the fact that both aim to form long-term strategic partnerships to collaborate on further ventures, opening new markets for all the firms involved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2015 | 5:40 am

Barrick sells 50% in Papua New Guinea unit to China’s Zijin

The deal is part of a long-term strategic cooperation agreement…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2015 | 3:50 am

Alrosa unearths 78.02-carat diamond from its Mir mine

According to the company, the gem is estimated is worth…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2015 | 8:10 am

Canada’s Territories hold massive shale oil reserves similar to US Bakken field

Energy regulator says it holds as much as 200 billion…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2015 | 7:51 am

Barrick sells Cowal mine to Evolution Mining for $550 million

With the acquisition Evolution Mining will become Australia's second largest…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2015 | 3:55 am

Rex Murphy goes to Fort McMurray

Rex Murphy takes his Sunday morning talk show, CBC Radio’s Cross Country Checkup, to Fort McMurray.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 18, 2012 | 9:40 pm

Lack of water on the moon may drive thorium energy

Thorium, a touted alternative to uranium energy, may get an entirely different push to broader usage: scientist trying to come up with a technology that could power a future moon colony.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 18, 2012 | 9:20 pm

Mexico grows its middle class

While stories about drug lords and illegal immigrants hog the headlines, Mexico is quietly building a middle class, and that's a good thing for miners and investors.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 18, 2012 | 7:00 pm

Supreme court confirms ruling for Codelco to pay legal costs in Anglo fray

Chile's supreme court has confirmed a previous appeals court ruling that ordered state copper producer Codelco to pay the costs of the legal process i...

Business News Americas | March 18, 2012 | 6:19 pm

Don’t drop anything down the hole: Q&A with a roughneck

A roughneck can net $7,000 a month in northern Alberta, just don't drop anything down the hole.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 18, 2012 | 5:18 pm

Rio Tinto still bullish on China growth

Mr Tom Albanese CEO of Rio Tinto as saying that company has shrugged off concerns about a slow down in Chinese demand for commodities, reiterating its faith in the Asian superpower's industrialization.

Steel Guru | March 18, 2012 | 10:35 am

Another healthy correction for gold and silver

How low gold and silver might go in the short term and my honest response is “I have no idea.”

Michael Allan McCrae | March 17, 2012 | 6:08 pm

Eurozone crisis not over but gold should not be following the Euro

The Eurozone crisis and its effects on global currencies and gold and silver is far from over. Gold has been following the Euro downwards, but it shouldn't be doing so.

Mineweb | March 17, 2012 | 3:43 pm

A nation’s metallurgical Achilles’ heel

The following have all combined to limit control of foreign minerals by US companies:

Richard Mills - Ahead of the Herd | March 17, 2012 | 3:41 pm

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