March 9, 2014

Ukraine: Vultures of political capital descend

There are two countries that could use this situation to the benefit if they play their cards wisely: Belarus and Canada.

March 9, 2014

Canadian grain vs. Canadian oil

Some farmers accuse railways of loading more oil while allowing their crops to pile up.

March 7, 2014

Iron ore price suffers worst one-day drop since August

Deteriorating outlook for China's steel industry and economy as a whole pushed iron ore price down 2.3% towards 9-month low on Friday.

March 7, 2014

Rio Tinto paints rosy future for diamonds

Production of rough diamonds expected to be worth $19.6 billion by 2018.

March 7, 2014

Zimtu Capital analyst: All roads lead to Athabasca Basin

The average grades for a few of the bigger deposits in the Basin are above 15% U3O8, whereas the world average is far below 2% U3O8.

March 6, 2014

Enbridge’s controversial pipeline gets OK

First piece of Canada's pipeline puzzle falls into place after energy giant's Line 9 to carry oil sands crude from west to east is approved.

March 6, 2014

Greenland embraces mining rush, but won’t ‘favour one country alone’ — Prime Minister

Arctic region's vast riches set to attract over $100 billion in investments over the next decade.

March 6, 2014

Canadian silver producer denounces harassment, violence from illegal miners in Mexico

Great Panther Silver reported a death in recent clash between illegal miners and guards.

March 6, 2014

Encouraging signs for Quebec and Canadian mining companies

Grant Thornton International’s annual mining industry study.

March 6, 2014

Ron Struthers: The juniors are forging the path forward

TSX Venture Exchange stocks, not the majors, are leading the way. But which juniors should investors favor?