October 27, 2015

Disruption in potash production – revisiting a stale sector

Potash in Saskatchewan can be likened to oil in Saudi Arabia. Vast and plentiful, and controlled by a select few.

October 26, 2015

Weak metal prices to hit miners through 2016 — Moody’s

The situation, says the ratings agency, won’t change over the next 12 to 18 months, and metal prices may fall even further.

October 26, 2015

Skeena Resources trades up after intersect results

14 metres grading 7.82 g/t Au.

October 26, 2015

Rick Rule: I am too wise to call a bottom in mining

Rick has seen too many cycles to answer a question like that.

October 23, 2015

Mosaic cuts 8 percent of workforce at Canadian potash mine

Company has laid off 46 unionized workers, or 8 percent of the workforce, at its Colonsay, Saskatchewan potash mine as potash supply is outstripping demand.

October 23, 2015

Ex pipeline exec: Keystone XL can still be salvaged if Canada acts on climate

The retired executive thinks Keystone XL project can still be salvaged if incoming Liberal prime minister Justin Trudeau acts swiftly on climate change.

October 23, 2015

Canada’s oil sands using less water — report

Oil sands companies used 1.5 barrels of water from the Athabasca River to produce one barrel of bitumen in 2014, compared to 2.2. barrels of water in 2012.

October 23, 2015

56 people left on site as Myra Falls mine lays off nearly 100 workers – Vancouver Island

Operations at Myra Falls were suspended in April.

October 22, 2015

Teck Resources swings to loss after $1.7 billion charge

Earnings, however, beat analysts’ estimates as Canada’s largest diversified miner cut costs to deal with weak commodity prices.

October 21, 2015

Anti-Corruption for Mining Suppliers Short Course, November 4, Markham ON, Canada

As one part of the morning program of Day One (November 4th) at the CAMESE Forum, the Telfer School of Business will be offering The Anti-Corruption for Mining Suppliers Short…