1,500 Barrick workers out of a job as Pascua Lama suspension takes effect
The company is cutting its Argentine work force as Chileans work on water treatment facility.
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Australian coal investments at risk of becoming ‘stranded assets’ – Oxford study says
New research suggests that Australian coal's second-biggest customer, China, could be headed for a coal-free diet.
Potential … with a grain of salt
Only weeks after a swirl of media reports trumpeted that potash soon may become a $65 billion industry for Michigan, the owner of the only potash mine in the state stopped production of the mineral and laid off a dozen workers.
Northern Dynasty share price rises 12% as company officially reclaims 100% of Pebble project
Northern Dynasty share price gains 12%.
Gold price finds footing ahead of Fed
But upside is limited by continued ETF gold liquidation.
Opponents of New Prosperity Mine rally in front of Taseko headquarters
The protest comes at a critical time for the New Prosperity mine.
Grasberg lifts copper price to near 3-month high
The spot market for copper is extremely tight with premiums over 3-month contracts touching 18-month highs and Indonesia's export ban adding uncertainty.
NAFTA environmental body questions Canada’s enforcement of environmental law
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation has given the Federal government 60 days to respond to claims that it hasn't been enforcing its own laws.
Augusta shares surge as giant Arizona copper mine clears hurdle
Vancouver's Augusta Resource Corp opened 18% higher on Friday after the release of a positive environmental statement on its Arizona copper mine.
