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Agnico Eagle buys into Yukon’s White Gold district

Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX,NYSE:AGM) is grabbing a significant land position in a well-known Yukon gold play that has already yielded two purchases by major gold mining companies.

Andrew Topf | December 12, 2016 | 6:28 pm

Canadian Natural sells pipeline stake for half a billion

One of the largest Canadian oil and gas companies has sold its stake in a major pipeline system linking it and other major oil producers in northern Alberta.

Andrew Topf | December 12, 2016 | 1:34 pm

Bill Gates bets on clean energy with $1 billion fund

The goal, in Gates’ own words, is to build companies that will help “deliver the next generation of reliable, affordable, and emissions-free energy to the world.”

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2016 | 9:05 am

BSGR to file multi-billion lawsuit against Rio over Simandou

BSGR will sue Rio Tinto in the English High Court to recover losses allegedly caused by Rio's actions, which run to several billions of dollars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2016 | 5:35 am

Namibia’s new uranium mine to boost growth, make it world’s third producer

The country's uranium output is expected to triple in 2017 as the massive Husab mine begins production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2016 | 3:40 am

Mining must “court” US judiciary as NGOs file more lawsuits

The Trump Administration will find it difficult to use the stroke of a pen to overturn policies and regulations pertaining to climate change, endangered species, and other key issues according to experts.

Dorothy Y. Kosich | December 12, 2016 | 3:31 am

Gold price forecast to soar 50 per cent up next year amid euro-zone uncertainties

Gold traders expect the price of gold to climb between 25 per cent to 50 per cent next year as a coming swarm of political uncertainties will lead investors to bet on the precious metal.

South China Morning Post | December 11, 2016 | 4:06 pm