September 4, 2015

Canada’s Nevsun denies claims of human rights abuses at Eritrea mine

The Vancouver-based miner has released an independent report that found no evidence of forced labour or human rights violations at its Eritrean gold and copper operation.

September 4, 2015

Canada’s Supreme Court lets Ecuador villagers sue Chevron for $9.5bn

The decision could set a precedent for similar cases involving mining companies around the world.

September 3, 2015

Tahoe’s operations in Guatemala not affected by President’s resignation

The Canadian firm said its Escobal mine remains unaffected by the ongoing political turmoil in the country, which has forced President Otto Perez to resign amid a corruption scandal that…

September 3, 2015

Canadian Oil Sands project to operate at ‘minimal’ rates until end of the month

The largest synthetic crude oil processing facility in Canada is slowly recovering from a fire that damaged equipment and communication lines over the weekend.

September 1, 2015

Three-way Canada gold junior merger falls short

Vancouver mineral bank's combination with two gold and rare earth explorers sinks its share price.

September 1, 2015

Skeena Resources seeks three-peat in Golden Triangle

Neighbours include Imperial Mines and Pretium Resources.

September 1, 2015

Keith Schaefer picks the companies you will want to own if the conservatives win in Canada

Keith Schaefer outlines the sectors that will profit first from a reversal in oil and gas prices, and what he is doing to position his readers for success.

August 31, 2015

China’s Zijin hands $298 million to partner Barrick Gold

The cash injection comes from selling half of its interest in the Porgera mining operation to the Chinese group last May.

August 31, 2015

Fire damages Canadian Syncrude equipment, forces firm to halt production

The incident adds to the firm's mounting challenges, including swinging to a loss, growing debt, unplanned equipment outages and Moody’s Investors Service recent cut of the company's credit rating.

August 28, 2015

First Quantum begins production at $2.1bn Sentinel copper mine in Zambia

The Vancouver-based miner aims to produce 280,000 to 300,000 tonnes of the red metal a year, but commercial levels won't be reached until state power utility Zesco finish connecting the…