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Copper price meltdown continues on Chinese economic shocks

Chinese premier says country has "very limited space for maneuver in carrying out fiscal and monetary policy" and faces "multiple tough choices in exercising macro-control."

Frik Els | March 13, 2014 | 5:58 pm

Hybrid cars magnate says shutting down US coal industry would save the Earth for only $50 billion

The one-time investment has the potential to generate $100-150 billion in benefits every year for the next decade.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2014 | 5:34 pm

Gabriel Resources uncertain about future of Romanian gold project

The miner may lay off 400 workers at its Romanian subsidiary unless prospects for its Rosia Montana gold and silver mine improve.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2014 | 3:15 pm

Canada’s Cigar Lake uranium mine begins production

First ore produced at the massive mine is on its way to Areva’s McClean Lake mill.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2014 | 2:48 pm

Five development stocks to watch in Alaska and Northern Canada

The Great White North and especially the Yukon were the “place to be” for juniors just a few short years ago.

Tickerscores.com | March 13, 2014 | 2:30 pm

Convention attendance is soft

World Resource Investment Conference is re-branding as Canadian Investor Conference.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 13, 2014 | 11:35 am

Fukushima nuclear radiation found in Canada’s coast raises fears across North America

While the levels detected are said to be "extremely" low, the finding evidences the radioactive plume of contaminated water heading across the Pacific Ocean after the disaster has already reached North America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2014 | 11:00 am

Global undiscovered copper resources estimated at 3.5 billion metric tons

The first-ever, geologically-based global assessment of undiscovered copper resources estimates that 3.5 billion metric tons of copper may exist worldwide.

US Geological Survey | March 13, 2014 | 10:33 am