SLIDESHOW: Chile turns world’s largest open pit copper mine into an underground operation
The $4.2 billion underground operation is expected to produce 140,000 tonnes of copper per day.
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Aurizon’s rail plans could open mining in Pilbara
At present, rail in the Pilbara is owned by Rio Tinto, BHP and Fortescue.
VIDEO: Ron Paul on Yellen, transparency and eventual Fed self destruction
"The Fed will lose its efficiency when the dollar goes down and is no longer the reserve currency in the world."
US Senate to take a closer look at bitcoin
"Potential points of discussion include how financial-industry regulators will watch over investment in the new currencies and how virtual currencies might impede tax collection or facilitate trade in illegal products out of the sight of law enforcement."
Franco-Nevada profits back up after drop in second quarter
The biggest gold royalty company in the world posts a $15 million net profit increase in Q3.
Quest Rare Minerals ambitious Quebec rare earth project scares investors
Montreal-based mining junior slides 16% after releasing more details about its proposed $2.6 billion rare earth mine and plant.
BC and Alberta one step closer to moving Alberta’s oil to Asian markets
Alberta and BC premiers reach framework agreement on moving energy resources.
Can Canada compete in LNG?
Keith Schaeffer says yes.
Newly developed aluminum alloy stores hydrogen for fuel cells
Aluminum-based alloy hydrides are light weight, non-toxic to plants and animals, and contain no volatile gas products, except hydrogen.
