July 23, 2013

Lucara hunts for new properties in Africa, set to sell rare pink diamond

Miner has become the third-best performer this year among publicly traded Canadian metal and mining firms.

July 23, 2013

Is it still possible to make money on junior mining stocks?

Liquidity is a problem for junior stocks.

July 23, 2013

Canadian diamond mine gets green light

Environmental review panel says project likely to cause "significant adverse environmental impacts."

July 22, 2013

Zambia lets First Quantum restart dam project halted since May

The dam is key for the supply of water to the company’s Sentinel copper mine and the planned Enterprise nickel project.

July 21, 2013

Megaproject moratorium lifted: BHP’s Jansen potash decision could be weeks away

And it's looking positive for what could become the world's largest fertilizer mine.

July 18, 2013

Sirius Minerals delays potash mining plans in English national park

The miner had expected to begin production in late 2016, with initial output of 5 million tonnes per year.

July 17, 2013

Eight silver and gold miners hit with Canaccord downgrades

12-month gold forecast $1,350; silver $23.

July 16, 2013

Teck Resources and Copper Fox Metals join forces on British Columbia project

Teck will hold a 75% interest in the project.

July 16, 2013

Canadian miner on track to developing Quebec’s first diamond mine

Stornoway Diamonds now holds all major permits.

July 16, 2013

Athabasca oil sands: A blessing or nuisance?

Canada contributes about 2% to the global GHG emissions, of which 0.1% is emitted from the Canadian oil sands.