Anti-Trans Mountain pipeline funds flow from unexpected sources
Well-funded environmental groups opposed to Trans Mountain received NEB funding.
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Strike hits Goldcorp’s Cerro Negro mine in Argentina
Mining stopped on March 8, when members of the Asociación Obrera Minera Argentina (AOMA) downed tools, and processing activities have now also ceased following the exhaustion of surface stockpiles.
Workers put brakes on wrong train in BHP iron ore train derailment-regulator
The train had to be deliberately derailed after it reached speeds of 162 km/hour (101 mph), destroying two locomotives, 245 ore cars and 2 km (1.2 miles) of track.
Mixed signals for China steel and iron ore point to prices drifting lower
More certainty is needed on the demand outlook before prices can lock in a definitive direction.
Canadian oil outlook ‘significantly deteriorated’: International Energy Agency
With Canadian oil prices under pressure and so much uncertainty regarding new takeaway capacity, companies have been reluctant to launch new projects.
Canadian miner ready to drill at centenary Arizona gold project
The US Bureau of Land Management approved Arizona Silver's Notice of Intent to start exploration drilling on the Philadelphia project.
Blackstone says BC cobalt project compares with world’s top deposits
The Aussie miner says new work in recent months has uncovered fresh targets assaying up to 2.3% cobalt and 32 grams per tonne gold.
Sirius Minerals puts alternative plan for potash project on the table
The Woodsmith mine will be one of the world’s largest in terms of the amount of resources extracted — It's set to generate an initial 10 million tonnes per year of polyhalite, a form of potash used in plant fertilizers.
Newcrest inks $65-million JV deal with Greatland Gold
The joint venture will focus on advancing the London-based explorer’s Havieron project in Western Australia's prolific Paterson region.
