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PotashCorp-Agrium merger signals continuation of consolidation trend within the industry

PotashCorp-Agrium merger signals continuation of consolidation trend within the industry

Two of the world’s largest potash companies are merging under the name Nutrien in a continued trend of consolidation within the industry.
Goldcorp sells Mexican gold-silver project to Vancouver junior miner

Goldcorp sells Mexican gold-silver project to Vancouver junior miner

Vancouver’s Goldcorp (TSX:G) is selling its Camino Rojo gold and silver project in Mexico to Orla Mining (TSX-V:OLA), adding to the list of operations it has been unloading in recent months to focus on highly profitable, core assets.
Protesters block Tahoe Resources’ Guatemala mine

Protesters block Tahoe Resources’ Guatemala mine

A group of protesters near the town of Casillas in Guatemala has blocked access to Tahoe Resources’ (TSX:THO) Escobal silver mine, the Vancouver miner’s flagship operation, delaying shipments and supplies.
Lift Cannabis conference coming to Vancouver

Lift Cannabis conference coming to Vancouver

The now internationally known Lift Cannabis Expo has announced it will be hosting its next event in Vancouver. The expo, which previously had been held in Toronto, will take place at the Vancouver convention centre January 12 to 14.
TransCanada to spend $2 billion on Alberta-B.C. expansion

TransCanada to spend $2 billion on Alberta-B.C. expansion

TransCanada's expansion of Alberta-B.C. Nova pipeline network just latest in $5 billion capital commitment
Union lobbies GreeNDP in support of Site C

Union lobbies GreeNDP in support of Site C

Union representing 1,000 Site C dam workers ask NDP and Green Leaders for a meeting
New pipelines needed, despite falling oil sands investment: CAPP

New pipelines needed, despite falling oil sands investment: CAPP

Canada will need new pipeline capacity to handle an anticipated 1.3 million barrels per day of growth in oil sands production between now and 2030, according to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.
Site C contractors launch campaign to defend project

Site C contractors launch campaign to defend project

More than 2,000 workers at Site C dam now fear for their jobs
Peace region’s recovery clouded by uncertainty

Peace region’s recovery clouded by uncertainty

Oil and gas investments accounted for half of the job growth in the Peace region.

Infographic: Why the world's billionaire investors buy precious metals

Why some of the world's most elite investors focus so heavily on precious metals