March 26, 2015

JX, Mitsui Mining halt Caserones mine, to take a $421M write down

The company said the suspension of operation at the copper is momentary, as northern Chile is being hit by torrential rain and snow.

January 26, 2015

No recession for Alberta, just ‘zero growth’ as oil price nosedives

According to TD's latest report, real GDP growth in Alberta will inch forward by only 0.5% this year before speeding up to 1.8% in 2016.

January 13, 2015

Oil price debacle likely to drive Alberta into recession: report

According to the Conference Board of Canada, the province faces more than just a slowdown.

January 5, 2015

Codelco pre-tax profits down despite output increase

Pre-tax profit for the year was a bit over US$3 billion, a decline of $760 million when compared to 2013.

December 17, 2014

EU spares Canadian oil sands the ‘dirty fuel’ label

The vote of the full plenary was prompted earlier this month when the EU's environment committee rejected a deal worked out after more than two years of lobbying by Canada.

December 3, 2014

Canadian premiers say Energy East pipeline a ‘nation-building’ exercise

Ontario and Alberta agree the controversial $12bn Energy East pipeline is a “nation-building” exercise and said they'd work together on the issue.

November 20, 2014

Quebec sets conditions for TransCanada as poll shows falling support for pipeline

TransCanada Corp’s key projects face increasing hurdles locally and across the border.

November 17, 2014

Final decision on Keystone XL pipeline may end up in Nebraska’s hands

While most senators support the pipeline, a binding vote has not been held in the Senate under a Democratic majority since 2012.

November 14, 2014

Obama blasts Keystone as U.S. House votes in favour of approving it

Veto likely if passed by Congress.

October 7, 2014

Crude from oil sands not dirty: European Union

The EU new plan changes how refiners label the carbon intensity of their fuel.