February 28, 2013

Crushing blow for oil sands as US production, inventories reach 20- and 30-year highs

Canadian crude sells for $45 less than global price as US is flooded with oil.

February 28, 2013

This gold bear market will yield better valuations than 1992 or 2000: Rick Rule

Rick Rule digs heels into the gold market.

February 28, 2013

Fraser Institute ranks Finland and Sweden top mining destinations

Meanwhile try avoiding Indonesia, Vietnam, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, Guatemala, Philippines, and Greece, says Canada's leading public policy think-tank.

February 28, 2013

Nova Scotia miners blame Government for low profits

Nova Scotia is the only Canadian province that taxes resource companies for fuel used on mine sites.

February 28, 2013

Rio appoints former BHP executive as new finance director

Christopher Lynch takes over longstanding finance director Guy Elliott.

February 27, 2013

North American oil sands market to reach $26 billion this year: report

According to the study, oil sands have been a considerable contributor to the surge of alternative oil supplies.

February 27, 2013

B.C. announces $120m royalty rebate for LNG infrastructure

Companies involved in the LNG industry will be able to get royalty credits for the pipelines and roads they build – but only after the projects are completed.

February 26, 2013

Why smart money is buying junior strategic metal miners

Most investors have a tough time standing apart from the crowd.

February 26, 2013

Thompson Creek writes down $530m of Endako mine

Company posts fourth quarter loss.

February 26, 2013

Turkish gold mining showing some shine

Turkish mining sector reform continues to bear certain fruits.