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Petra Diamonds warns output to fall short, shares crash

The company, which owns the Cullinan mine that has produced the two largest diamonds in the British Crown Jewels, said output and revenue will be lower than market expectations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 28, 2017 | 6:18 am

AngloGold Ashanti may axe up to 8,500 jobs at South African mines

Measure is part of a restructuring aimed at “protecting the viability” of the company’s South African business over the long-term, AngloGold said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 28, 2017 | 3:44 am

Brazil’s Vale shareholders approve corporate reorganization

Shareholders of Brazil's Vale SA approved a share conversion plan on Tuesday in a move that should boost transparency, give equal votes to all shares and limit government meddling in the world's No. 1 iron ore producer.

Reuters | June 27, 2017 | 2:32 pm

Iron ore price soars

China bulls kick iron ore price 6.5% higher.

Frik Els | June 27, 2017 | 2:14 pm

Quebec’s economy benefits from Canada’s oil sands: study

The study found Canada's oil sands had a substantial impact on Quebec's economy in terms of employment, gross domestic product (GDP) and tax revenue, in a 12-month period between 2014 and 2015.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers - CAPP | June 27, 2017 | 11:56 am