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Large platinum group metals claim reported in Peru

Today the company announces the next strategic claim it is bringing to market – an approximately 39 square kilometer claim located 70-75 kilometers from Cusco and potentially the first gabbroic PGM claim in Peru or South America that includes platinum and palladium.

PR Newswire | February 16, 2015 | 2:35 pm

Yamana green-lights Cerro Moro

Yamana Gold (NYSE:AUY, TSX:YRI) will start construction of its Cerro Moro gold-silver project in the southern Argentine province of Santa Cruz, the Toronto-based gold producer announced last week.

Andrew Topf | February 15, 2015 | 10:43 pm

Manitoba bid to start potash mine met with skepticism

The Canadian province of Manitoba is wading into the potash industry that has proven so lucrative to its neighbour, Saskatchewan.

Andrew Topf | February 15, 2015 | 10:19 pm

Canada’s gold mines are shooting the lights out

Output at Canadian gold mines surged 29% last year, surpassing South Africa for the first time in history. US production dives more than 8%.

Vladimir Basov | February 13, 2015 | 10:31 pm

Gina Rinehart can watch bioflick before it airs

Wide release is set for Sunday.

Michael Allan McCrae | February 13, 2015 | 5:35 pm

World Coal Association calls for greater investment in cleaner coal technologies

Technologies such as high efficiency, low emissions (HELE) coal plants and carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS), can make a significant contribution to reducing global CO2 emissions as part of the energy mix.

World Coal Association | February 13, 2015 | 4:51 pm