October 14, 2014 First Quantum warns Zambia tax hike will cost jobs, investment drop The miner, Zambia's largest foreign investor, operates Kansanshi mine, the eighth largest copper mine in the world, as well as the country's biggest.
October 10, 2014 Zambia launches major overhaul of mining tax, increases royalties Underground mining royalties will go up from 6% to 8%; underground taxes now 20%.
October 10, 2014 Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm.
October 9, 2014 LNG industry in B.C. no slam-dunk A new industry association representing oil and gas producers trying to develop a liquefied natural gas industry in British Columbia made its debut today with a warning: it’s no slam-dunk…
October 9, 2014 Hundreds of Canadians lifesavings down the drain as ‘God’s’ gold venture fails Investors claim Liberty International Mineral Corporation CEO has cut off all contact with most of the people who invested at least Cdn$18 million in his company.
October 9, 2014 Areva begins processing uranium from Cameco’s Cigar Lake Cameco’s Cigar Lake mine is set to become one of the world’s biggest by 2018.
October 8, 2014 The U.S. shale revolution is underway: This drill-rig mover, backed by a Canadian oilpatch titan, is poised to capitalize The still-rising shale energy boom is moving the United States ever closer to energy independence. This means drilling activity is skyrocketing — and will continue to be heavy for years.
October 8, 2014 Cutifani says tough decisions needed to restore credibility Anglo's chief warned the company plans to take severe measures over the next two years.
October 8, 2014 B.C. breaking information act by not disclosing Mount Polley reports: lawyers B.C.’s Mines Ministry says release could jeopardize the outcome of several government investigations into the case.
October 8, 2014 Oil sands producer settles lawsuit by buying four farms Calgary-based Baytex Energy reached settlement with a group of families who claim were forced from their farms over odours.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
