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Canadian law makes it cheaper to prevent oil sands leaks than clean them up

As the Canadian government pushes a new law rendering pipeline companies liable for all damages from leaks and spills, the only friend to both sides in this polarized world of dirty oil sands is leak prevention technology.

Oilprice.com | June 3, 2014 | 5:29 pm

Most US companies ‘unsure’ of whether they use conflict minerals in their products

First reports submitted to the US and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seem vague.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2014 | 5:19 pm

Newmont stops copper output at Indonesia mine

The miner said its concentrate storage facilities have reached full capacity and that it is still trying to delay putting its employees on paid leave at reduced compensation

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2014 | 3:29 pm

Vancouver’s Boss power closes on $30m settlement with province over uranium ban

Officially putting to bed a nearly six-year-old lawsuit.

Business in Vancouver | June 3, 2014 | 3:17 pm

Kimberley Diamonds restarts Botswana Lerala mine

The Australian miner said it plans to spend $15 million to restart the operation, with work is expected to begin in the first half of 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2014 | 1:51 pm

A bull in a china shop can be dangerous; this excavator isn’t

Watch a CAT mini excavator go though extremely narrow aisles of a store packed with $40,000 worth of valuable glassware.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2014 | 1:05 pm

Liquid potash helps Canada control mussels plague

Zebra mussels reproduce quickly and can disrupt the food chain, clog water pipes and create algae.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2014 | 10:56 am

Obama unveils historical attempt to curb coal power plants emissions

The controversial regulation, which some lawmakers already are trying to block, is one of the most sweeping efforts to tackle global warming by this or any other administration.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2014 | 11:59 pm