October 31, 2013

Mexico mining tax approved, but hits political roadblock

Despite tensions in the senate, the tax package is expected to be finalized later today.

October 31, 2013

Kyrgyz officials risk corruption charges over Centerra’s Kumtor mine

Three former ministers have already been charged with corruption.

October 31, 2013

Barrick has had enough: stops construction of Pascua-Lama, mulls stake sale

Delivering its Q3 results, the debt-laden gold miner said it is temporarily suspending all construction activity at its $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project.

October 31, 2013

Teck announces partners proceeding with Fort Hills oil sands project

Fort Hills has an estimated contingent resource of 3.3 billion barrels of bitumen.

October 31, 2013

Taseko profits rise in Q3

Copper production up 30%.

October 30, 2013

Why Yamana Gold measures reserves at $950 an ounce

The Toronto-based company is conservative when it assesses projects and assets.

October 30, 2013

Here’s what Canadians think of the oil sands

Slim majority agrees that overall, the benefits of development of the oil sands in Canada outweigh the negatives.

October 30, 2013

Cameco’s profit up 324%, Cigar Lake mine to begin production in Q1 2014

The miner's shares were up close to 6% in both Canada and the US stock exchanges.

October 30, 2013

Aluminum giant Alcoa struggles with power for its three smelters in Canada

About 3,300 people would lose their jobs.

October 29, 2013

Investment in Quebec mining drops 10%, still second best year

Exploration investment drops 46% compared to 2011.