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Canada’s oil sands brace for conflict-ridden 2014

Brewing disputes with First Nations, claims of mercury pollution and increasing challenges for delivering oil to distant markets are only some of the issues oil sands producers will face this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 2, 2014 | 11:51 am

Matt Badiali’s insider tips from the energy fronts in Kurdistan and Tuscaloosa

Fresh off three months of travelling the globe, S&A Resource Report Editor Matt Badiali shares his insights with The Energy Report readers on how to go where no one else wants to be and make a lot of money doing it.

The Energy Report | January 2, 2014 | 5:08 am

New royalty scheme a leveler in the Mexican silver space

Why—despite its higher royalty tax—Mexico remains a silver powerhouse, and which companies will feel the royalty pinch most.

The Mining Report | January 2, 2014 | 1:00 am

Australian iron ore exports resume after cyclone

World's largest iron ore terminal Port Hedland reopens and miners return to work after anticipated disruptions caused a jump in the iron ore price.

Frik Els | January 2, 2014 | 12:46 am

Supply worries cloud 2014 mining outlook

But bubbly stock markets could see investors return to the sector as 2013's plunge in commodity prices make metals and minerals look cheap.

Frik Els | January 1, 2014 | 11:54 pm

TIMELINE: Gold price from QE1 to the taper to chair Yellen

The relationship between the gold price and the US Federal Reserve broke down in 2013. Incoming chair Janet Yellen may still bring them back together.

Frik Els | January 1, 2014 | 10:34 pm