Resource sector boosted Canadian economy growth in February
The mining sector contribution to Canada’s GDP grew 6.4% as a result of a significant increase in output at potash mines.
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Uranium mine by the Grand Canyon to reopen despite Obama’s ban
Canadian Energy Fuels Resources aims to restart its Canyon Mine by 2015.
Australia’s Argyle diamond mine opens underground operations
Mine life will be extended until 2020 at minimum.
Rio Tinto considers selling its diamond mines
The company's gemstone mines are estimated to be worth $2.2 billion.
Construction on TAFE’s Mining and Engineering Centre has started
As reported on adelaidenow.com.au, construction of the new Mining and Engineering Centre for TAFE SA at Regency Park has started. The project […]
Blue diamond ring sale sets new world record
Gem sold for a whopping $1.8 million per carat.
Kinross Gold puts Tasiast expansion at US$2.7 billion
In February Kinross took a $3.2 billion write down attributable largely to Tasiast.
Barrick Gold to issue up to $3 billion in debt securities
Barrick looking to re-finance some of its heavy debt burden.
Obama vs Bush on job creation
The latest US jobs charts from Calculated Risk.