Coal still burning hot in Alberta
The Edmonton Journal published an article last week on the Genesee 1, 2 and 3 coal-fired generating facilities, located not far from the Alberta capital.
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Imperial’s cleanup plan underway for Mount Polley mine dam breach, but questions remain
With 24 million cubic metres of water and tailings flushed downstream of the Mount Polley gold and copper mine, the company’s biggest challenge now is to keep the remaining tailings and water contained.
China spurns gold, adding to price woes
The slump in the gold price that has occurred in recent months shows no signs of letting up, and the latest import data from China will not give any joy to gold bugs.
Miners ordered to hand back land to natives in Colombia
The ruling, which affects 11 gold mining companies, is the first of its kind in the South American nation.
Rio Tinto-Mongolia deal on Oyu Tolgoi expansion ‘days away’
We've heard this before.
INFOGRAPHIC: Vale’s gigantic ore carriers
The world's largest dry bulk cargo ships capable of carrying 400,000 tonnes, more than twice the size of competitors' fleets.
Vale orders 10 more mega-carriers
Brazilian giant's Valemax vessels capable of carrying double the ore of competitors' fleets changes the China export game.
Canadian researchers modernize solar power with nano gold technology
Scientists have discovered that a small molecule created with just 144 atoms of gold can increase solar cell performance by more than 10%.
World Gold Council bullish on demand, ETFs role
Industry body sees demand rising as economic growth lifts consumers’ incomes.
