Congo government urged to pass new mining code
Group of 42 Congolese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) say difficult market conditions do not justify further delays.
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Sustained oil prices rout could hurt Canadian economy — report
The country's western provinces, especially Alberta, would be most affected if low oil prices were to persist over the next seven years.
First Quantum sells nickel-copper-platinum mine in Finland for $712 million
Swedish mining and smelting company Boliden AB will pay cash for Kevitsa mine.
TransCanada halted after report of talks to buy Columbia Pipeline Group in deal worth more than $10 billion
Company only confirmed it was in talks with a “third party” about a “potential transaction.”
And then there was none: Canada sells its gold
Canada, bucking an international trend that has seen central banks become net buyers of gold since 2010, has sold off all its official gold holdings.
Mining equipment market to pick up in 2017 – report
Full recovery not expected until after 2020.
Nunavut board allowed mining exploration on Bathurst caribou calving grounds
This is the second company allowed to proceed on breeding grounds against the advice of N.W.T. government.
KGHM, Sumitomo face fine, licence withdrawal over environmental breaches in Chile
The infractions include not implementing measures to control emissions, altering the natural habitat for native wildlife, and operating a tailings dam in an unauthorized fashion.
Blankenship may face $28 million fine for coal mine disaster
Donald Blankenship, the former CEO of now-defunct Massey Energy, is now facing a $28-million fine in addition to a year in jail for his role in the Upper Big Branch mine blast.
