Enbridge’s oil lines in Alberta still shut after weekend spill
Major oil Canadian pipelines that move almost 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of Alberta oil sands crude, remained shut on Monday.
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Mining wealth distribution at heart of Mongolia’s presidential elections
Regardless of who is elected, analysts agree that Rio's Oyu Tolgoi, the largest foreign investment in Mongolia, will be the first and main target for the new president.
Illegal gold mining profits for rebels in Colombia five times larger than cocaine
A kilogram of cocaine can sell for about $2,570 in the Colombian jungle, while a kilogram of gold can fetch 19 times that, say insiders.
Congo refutes NGO accusations against Chinese miners
Report singled them out as the main cause of human rights abuses in the country, particularly in Katanga, Congo's copper belt province.
South Africa’s mining sector watchful: gold wage talks coming up
The chambers of mines will kick-off talks in early July.
Asteroid miner exceeds $1 million crowd-funding goal
Planetary Resources is now going for $2 million and has created new incentives to lure backers.
Gold, silver turn positive
Precious metals hit fresh multi-year lows in European trading before turning positive.
Chile’s court launches probe on why Barrick’s Pascua-Lama fine was reduced
It was cut down from $16 million to $12 million.
Junior miners in Quebec get a push with new $250 development fund
The new fund plans plans to invest between $5 million and $20 million in each miner.
Silver found to be key weapon in fight against antibiotics resistance
Adding silver to antibiotics can make them up to 1,000 times more effective, say experts.
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.