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Mercer International cries foul over “discriminatory” power purchase agreement

Mercer International cries foul over “discriminatory” power purchase agreement

The Celgar pulp mill near Castlegar has filed a $250 million NAFTA claim against the federal government for BC Hydro's role in blocking a green energy deal
Government hushes up rationale for $21 million uranium overpayment

Government hushes up rationale for $21 million uranium overpayment

Blizzard uranium claim worth $8.7 million, but Liberals pay Boss Power $30 million
Baja Mining former directors rejoin revamped board

Baja Mining former directors rejoin revamped board

Two directors who quit Baja Mining Corp. 's (TSX:BAJ) board of directors have agreed to return, along with two of the proxies Mount Kellett Capital Management LP had lobbied for during a recent proxy battled.
Coal projects get diverse responses on Vancouver Island

Coal projects get diverse responses on Vancouver Island

Quinsam Coal welcomed but Raven faces delays and resistance
Airborne explorers hunt mining monsters

Airborne explorers hunt mining monsters

Advanced equipment allows flyovers to spot potential drilling targets, but only drill results reveal what is hidden beneath

The devil is in the details: steps mining companies can take to navigate filing requirements for technical reports

For mining companies in Canada, there is a standard but crucial document that can have significant implications for disclosure regarding financings. Under the Canadian Securities Administrator’s National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, companies must prepare and publicly file a “technical report” on material properties.
Confidence crisis rattles resource company

Confidence crisis rattles resource company

Baja directors quit en masse after claiming they were kept in the dark about a $246 million Mexican mine project cost overrun

Resource sector to feel squeeze as overseas employment tax credit fades to black

The March 2012 federal budget sent shockwaves through Canada’s resource sectors when it announced the scheduled phase-out of the overseas employment tax credit (OETC) by 2016.
Saving lives and money in South African gold mines

Saving lives and money in South African gold mines

Vancouver gold junior changes face of a troubled industry
Run of River lowers losses for 2011

Run of River lowers losses for 2011

Run of River Power Inc . (TSX-V:ROR) reduced its net loss in 2011 by $4.4 million over 2010, according to the company’s annual financial report. The company, which builds run-of-river hydro power projects, recorded a $2.