British Columbia allows sand mine on Indigenous land
The BURNCO project is expected to create 40 full-time-equivalent positions per year over the two-year construction period.
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Alrosa launches synthetics diamonds detector
The portable machine screens polished diamonds and jewellery, identifying synthetics as well as treated stones.
Congo set to overtake US as world no 4 copper producer
DRC's resolve to overhaul mining code shouldn't have surprised the industry – Kinshasa's become too important to global supply for companies to pull sticks.
First Quantum confirms $7.9bn Zambian tax assessment
Shares of First Quantum fell as much as 13 percent in Toronto and were down 12 percent when the stock was halted ahead of the statement.
Talks to implement Congo mining code set for Wednesday -govt
The new code opens the door for royalties to increase up to five-fold on metals designated "strategic substances" by the government.
The big squeeze: pain ahead if Alberta cuts oil flow to BC
BC drivers might be hit with more than gasoline price spikes should Alberta decide to play hardball.
Stantec to boost oilsands mining operations and reclamation exposure with acquisition of Norwest
Norwest will be integrated into Stantec’s energy and resources business, the company said.
Zambia targets one million tonnes copper output this year
Rising copper prices were also expected to boost revenue collection in Africa's No.2 producer of the metal.
Cobalt price: Automakers ‘waking up too late’ as China takes control
Glencore CEO flags China-Congo-cobalt nexus, responsible for 80% of global cobalt chemical production, a crucial ingredient of electric vehicle batteries.
