Resources & Agriculture

Frigid weather across North America drove up natural gas prices in January with AECO spot prices above $4 per gigajoule for the first time in four years while heavy oil prices continued to strengthen.

There’s been little, if any, good news for the Canadian mining industry in 2013. Costly write-downs and volatile commodity prices have plagued the beleaguered sector for the past 12 months.

The hostile takeover bid by Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) for Osisko Mining Corp. (TSX:OSK) suffered a setback February 4, when a Quebec court granted Osisko's application to sue Goldcorp for allegedly misusing confidential information.

Vancouver's Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO) will purchase the Marigold Mine, a long-producing deposit owned by Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX), for $275 million.

IPP study inconclusive, but Pacific Salmon Foundation confident environmental risks are low

Vancouver-based Luna Gold Corp. (TSX:LGC) has reached a $20 million deal with syndicate of underwriters, the company announced February 3.

The timing of a final investment decision (FID) on the Chevron Corp.-operated Kitimat LNG facility will hinge on the proponents being able to secure sufficient gas contracts at a fair price, the CEO of the California-based company said January 31.

Critics say Canada's poor safety record linked directly to reluctance to use federal legislation

Improved public engagement through social media and consultations, inter-jurisdictional and cross-sector collaboration for spill prevention and response, as well as better engagement with First Nations – these are just some of the 24 recommendations made in a report examining crude transportation options to the West Coast.

AME BC publication aimed at promoting engagement between industry and First Nations