Final permit for new $750m BC gold mine
Shares in Vancouver's Pretium Resources jump on news construction of super high-grade Brucejack gold-silver mine near Alaska border can now start.
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Former Exxon President on mission to clean up oil sands
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While analyst predict a rebound in hard-hit rare earth prices later this year, it is still unclear whether companies outside China, the world’s largest producer, will be able to challenge its dominance.
Barrick sells 50% of Zaldivar for $1 billion cash
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Platinum price: New round of industrial action
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