August 12, 2015 Commodities, mining stocks sinking as China devalues its currency again But gold is, so far, profiting from the situation, heading for its longest winning streak in three months.
August 11, 2015 China’s devaluation of Yuan hits miners, commodities The decision of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to devalue the yuan by 1.9% sent most mining stocks and commodities down the slippery slope.
August 11, 2015 China’s surprise currency move is more bad news for Canadian commodities Stock markets in Canada and the United States fell sharply on the news that China had allowed the yuan to drop 2%.
August 11, 2015 Gold mine spill in Canada shines light on practice of avoiding environmental assessment Pollution on a remote northern B.C. island only discovered after whistleblower reported improper practices.
August 11, 2015 U.S. and Canadian Mint dysfunction snowballs as silver coin premiums rise Lower precious metals prices on Wall Street aren't necessarily bringing lower prices on Main Street.
August 11, 2015 Baffinland Iron Ore ships first load from its Canada’s Nunavut mine Operation has been subject of controversy due to request for year-round shipping, which will require the use of icebreakers.
August 10, 2015 Zimbabwe platinum export tax shelved for now The country had introduced the levy on raw platinum exports in January, aiming to encourage local processing of the metal.
August 10, 2015 Support for pipelines up amongst British Columbians: poll This increase may be related to the shift in government’s attention toward LNG
August 8, 2015 Canada investigating mysterious death of 30 herons at Syncrude oil sands Inspectors are currently at the site, but haven't been able to determine how the birds died or whether others are injured.
August 7, 2015 K+S rejects again takeover offer from Potash Corp. The latest offer was unchanged in its value, but included a more formal “business combination agreement,” K+S said
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