De Beers’ Kimberley Mines sold to Petra Diamonds, Ekapa Mining for $7.2m
The sale marks the end of De Beers' century-long diamond mining history in South Africa.
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Imperial Metals has been granted a permit to discharge water from tailings dam – Mount Polley mine
The volume of water behind the dam has been rising and concerns had been raised in recent weeks about what could happen as snow melts and its capacity is exceeded.
ISIS, Turkey and oil – the bigger picture: interview with Pelicourt
Robert Bensh—managing director and partner at Pelicourt, a Western-owned oil and gas company discusses navigating tricky conflict zones.
BHP Billiton to slash copper production costs, increase output
The miner expects to lower production costs to $1.08 per pound during the 2017 financial year, from a projected $1.21 per pound in the year ending June 2016.
KGHM taps BC start-up to help manage mine worksite
A start up building worksite management technology for miners.
Global oil fundamentals on the eve of Opec
After a year and a half of lower crude prices, there is little expectation that Opec, under pressure from dominant force Saudi Arabia, will change course at this week’s meeting.
Mining majors capitulate as metals rout continues
World's five largest mining companies together have lost an astonishing $570 billion in market value since 2011–the worst period of performance since 1966.
Canadian Oil Sands granted one more month to fend off Suncor’s hostile bid
The poison pill provision must expire by Monday, Jan. 4, 2016.
Mapping Alaska’s fatal flights
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