Northern B.C. economy set to overtake Metro Vancouver
Northern B.C. is about to pass Metro Vancouver for economic growth, according to a new forecast by Central 1 Credit Union.
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Focus Metals and SOQUEM report significant rare earth element results from the fall 2011 drilling program at Kwyjibo, Northeastern Quebec
Focus Metals Inc. ("Focus" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC) and partner SOQUEM Inc. ("SOQUEM") are pleased to report the results of the fall 2011 core drilling program on the Kwyjibo Polymetallic Property (the "Property"), located in the Grenville Geological Province of northeastern Québec (see figure 1).
Harry Winston among companies ‘kicking the tires’ at Ekati
Luxury jewellery retailer and miner Harry Winston Diamond Corp. is one of several potential buyers of BHP Billiton's Ekati diamond mine in the Canadian north, according to media reports Wednesday.
Judge ‘outraged’ at outcome of Utah mine collapse
A federal judge said Wednesday he was outraged over a plea deal that settles criminal charges against the operator of a Utah coal mine that experienced two lethal cave-ins in 2007 that killed nine people.
Some of the biggest silver bulls in the herd speak up
As the silver space picks up momentum and grabs attention, it's taken on a decidedly Latin look.
EU directive aimed at Canadian oilsands threatens energy security: minister
The Canadian Natural Resources Minister defended the oilsands sector against attacks by the European Union today in Kuwait.
Kaboom! Cooling towers come down
The cooling towers for the Richborough power station in the United Kingdom were demolished on Sunday producing some pretty spectacular video.
Risks challenging Latin American miners
Mining companies face risks in Latin America, from nationalization to skilled labor shortages.
Goldman Sachs employee quits spectacularly
A Goldman Sachs employee burned all his bridges after publishing in the New York Times a top to bottom attack of his employer.
