Canada’s Supreme Court grants aboriginal land claims
The landmark decision has major implications for controversial energy projects, such as the Northern Gateway pipeline.
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Main opponent of Newmont’s gold project in Peru in prison
Cajamarca region governor Gregorio Santos was ordered to jail for 14 months amid a corruption probe. Supporters claim he is being target of political repression for opposing Newmont's mine.
Brazil revokes Canadian Belo Sun’s license to gold mine in Amazon
Ruling says the miner failed to assess the impact on local indigenous communities.
Glencore appoints Canadian as its first ever female director
Patrice Merrin, 65, is a veteran to the industry.
Australia’s newest uranium mine will lose money, won’t create any jobs
Government is touting the Four Mile mine as “the most significant deposit found anywhere in the world in the last 25 years."
Australia slashes iron ore outlook on increased supply
The world’s largest iron ore exporter has cut price estimates for this year and 2015.
Cliffs halts operations at West Virginia coal mine
The firm is halting its Pinnacle metallurgical coal mine in West Virginia for at least six months, unless market conditions improve.
BHP abandons planned Canada’s Jansen potash export facility
The exclusivity agreement, which expired last week, would have given BHP the right to develop a potash port close to its Jansen project.
Nathan Tinkler’s $150 million Wilkie Creek coal mine on track
The former billionaire denied media reports saying his $150 million agreement to buy coal mine could be delayed or derailed because he has not satisfied contractual financing conditions.
Diamond miner Alrosa’s profit down 3% in first quarter
But the world's No.1 diamond company by output saw a big jump in revenue: up 43% to $1.6 billion
Panama moves to unlock copper from First Quantum mine
Commerce and Industries Minister may approve by Tuesday exports of already mined ore from Cobre Panama’s stockpiles.