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Investment, technological advances to double Canada’s crude oil production by 2030

Canada will double its crude oil production by 2030, increasing output from three million barrels a day to 6.2 million barrels a day, according to a study by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 6, 2012 | 4:54 am

Traders on the sidelines as gold consolidates above $1,600

After one of the year's lowest trading volumes – just over 90,000 lots – gold maintained levels reached after Friday's sharp rally.

Joshua Zapf | June 6, 2012 | 12:07 am

At least 30 coal carriers with unsold cargo floating off China’s coast

The drop-off in demand, exacerbated by high inventories thanks to a mild northern hemisphere winter and a surge in US exports have led to a collapse in thermal coal prices.

Frik Els | June 5, 2012 | 11:21 pm

Webcast in August: Advanced Coal Preparation

The upcoming live webcast about advanced coal preparation will be presented by Dr. Maria E. Holuszko and provides knowledge of coal processing, […]

Susanne Iberle | June 5, 2012 | 9:06 pm

Major Drilling reports record annual and quarterly revenue

"Looking forward, the demand for drilling services from the senior mining houses continues to be strong."

CNW Telbec | Mining/Metals | June 5, 2012 | 8:00 pm

Mining investment worth $50 billion in the balance as Peruvian lawmakers quit

Three lawmakers from President Ollanta Humala’s ruling Gana Peru party resigned on Monday over the government’s handling of protests against -Xstrata last week, warning that social and environmental protests are threatening billions of dollars of mining projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2012 | 7:17 pm