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B.C.’s Brucejack gold mine approved; first since Mount Polley tailings dam failure

The B.C. government has approved Pretium’s $450-million Brucejack gold mine, the first mine approved since the collapse of the Mount Polley mine tailings dam last year. Read more...

Vancouver Sun | March 30, 2015 | 11:03 am

Canpotex finalizes pricing deal with China

While it did not release price terms, it is believed the group will be selling its crop nutrient for US$315 per a tonne,

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2015 | 11:00 am

Gold price falls back into red for 2015

Rally above $1,200 prove short lived with gold trading down 1.5% as save-haven buying dries up and investors move back into stocks, bonds and the dollar.

Frik Els | March 30, 2015 | 9:59 am

Jeb Handwerger: This could be the absolute bottom in the gold sector

Jeb has come on Palisade Radio since its inception days, and has been a continuous firm believer in a strong precious metals rebound.

Palisade Radio | March 30, 2015 | 9:40 am

De Beers making it harder for diamond dealers to join supply chain

The move seeks to direct gems to the most financially sound purchasers and make the business more transparent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2015 | 9:00 am

Peregrine Diamonds acquires Botswana-based explorer

The deal gives Peregrine access to eight prospecting licences in the African country.

MINING.com Editor | March 30, 2015 | 8:59 am

Randgold considers acquisitions amid gold mining industry crunch

CEO Mark Bristow said the current squeeze on the gold sector has created growth opportunities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2015 | 8:10 am

Coal industry’s decade-long drop in productivity hits reverse

U.S. miners have stabilized or even increased productivity at both surface and underground coal operations in the past two years, a study released Monday shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2015 | 7:01 am