October 7, 2013

Opponents to Centerra’s Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan take governor hostage

He was held in a car for about seven hours, while growing rumours said he had been drenched in gasoline and was being threatened with matches.

October 7, 2013

Thompson Creek Metals company celebrates the opening of Mt. Milligan with dedication ceremony

Through September 30, 2013, the mill has produced approximately 1,600 tonnes of saleable concentrate.

October 7, 2013

Canada spied on Brazil’s Mines and Energy Ministry: Snowden

The Communications Security Establishment Canada, or CSEC, is said to have tracked all of the ministry’s communications.

October 6, 2013

United Nations envoy arrives in Canada to document Aboriginal concerns

With no legally binding authority, Anaya's job is to promote Aboriginal rights by 'naming and shaming' governments into policy action.

October 6, 2013

Rick Rule: ‘The same set of circumstances exist as in 2010 – but prices are now off by 80%’

'The majors are definitely going to sell projects that aren’t going to get built this cycle. They’re going to turn them into cash because they’re going to have to ...'

October 6, 2013

Don’t kiss goodbye $11 billion by rejecting New Prosperity mine: Hochstein

Taseko Mines is optimistic that the federal government will this time give a green light.

October 5, 2013

Ring of Fire not a ‘magic bullet’ for aboriginal poverty

"You’ve got to create the conditions under which people are able to participate in the workforce.”

October 4, 2013

Canadian miner will sue Costa Rica for $1bn

Infinito Gold says six months of negotiations over confiscated mine have failed, will take case to international court.

October 4, 2013

Flow-through tax credit will cost BC $10 million

"I wish I could come and tell you some good news on the flow through."

October 4, 2013

Coalspur stock off sharply over Alberta regulator delays

Targeted construction and production at its massive coal project in Canada delayed to end-2105 after new hearings are scheduled.