Mining revenue in British Columbia dropped 14% last year
Miners in Canada’s most western province remain under pressure, as prices for some key commodities, mainly coal and copper, have continued to fall.
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Lucara sells stake in African diamond project to Paragon for $8.5m
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Outside money starts to pour into mining M&A
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