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Cenovus CEO to retire as company sells up to $5bn in non-core assets

News come as the Calgary-based firm is trying to win over investors upset by its $17.7-billion acquisition of oil sands and natural gas assets from ConocoPhillips Co.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2017 | 7:50 am

China’s Fosun sweetens offer for Gemfields

The precious stones miner has recommended shareholders to accept offer, despite considering it “unfair.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2017 | 6:34 am

Japan’s Sumitomo Metal becomes IAMGOLD partner in Canadian project

With the completion of the Japanese firm acquisition of 30% of Côté Gold Project, IAMGOLD's liquidity now exceeds $1 billion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2017 | 4:15 am

Alrosa finds 62.75-carat diamond at prolific Jubilee pipe

The miner's Jubilee pipe is famous for its large finds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2017 | 3:31 am

Small-cap mining stocks, big-time opportunity

It’s a buyer’s market—if you know what you’re looking for.

U.S. Global Investors | June 20, 2017 | 2:00 am

Protesters block access to Tahoe’s Escobal silver mine in Guatemala

Protest seems to be about a variety of issues, including claims that mining at Escobal is causing seismic activity in Casillas, located about 20 km from the operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2017 | 8:59 am

Osprey Gold – Tremendous upside in Nova Scotia’s biggest mining district

For exploration companies, it appears that gold fever is back.

Osprey Gold Development Ltd. | June 19, 2017 | 8:20 am

Nickel production to grow for first time since 2013 — report

More supply will likely drag prices lower, as the metal already touched a one-year low of $8,680 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange last week and is down more than 10% this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2017 | 6:17 am