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Mongolia preparing to return mining licences, end its dispute with Turquoise Hill

Mongolia preparing to return mining licences, end its dispute with Turquoise Hill

Mongolia is preparing to overturn last year’s cancellation of more than 100 mining licenses following a corruption investigation, in a further attempt to revive investor confidence in the mineral rich nation.
Enbridge posts jump in earnings amid First Nations' threat to fight Northern Gateway

Enbridge posts jump in earnings amid First Nations' threat to fight Northern Gateway

Canada's biggest energy transport company Enbridge (TSX, NYSE:ENB) posted a 56% jump in first-quarter earnings May 7, driven by "solid" operating results across its businesses, amid fresh threat from First Nations to take their battle against the firm’s proposed $6.5 billion Northern Gateway to the company’s doors.
Former CedarCreek owners to focus on bubbly, build new winery

Former CedarCreek owners to focus on bubbly, build new winery

Former longtime owners of CedarCreek Estate Winery plan to build a new destination winery that will focus on sparkling wine.
‘Dirty oil’ muddies waters of pipeline debate

‘Dirty oil’ muddies waters of pipeline debate

Opposition to Trans Mountain expansion is more about the pace of oilsands development than it is about pipeline safety, says environmental lawyer
Western Canadian forestry revenues down in first quarter

Western Canadian forestry revenues down in first quarter

Despite the recovery of the North American housing market, B.C. lumber producers had a rough start to the year, as weather and the Vancouver truckers’ strike led to disruptions that are now showing up in first quarter results.
Companies rush to stake claims in the Sheslay Valley

Companies rush to stake claims in the Sheslay Valley

Drilling hints at world-class gold-copper deposit in northwestern B.C.
Coal glut won't scuttle terminal plans: analysts

Coal glut won't scuttle terminal plans: analysts

Long-term demand for steelmaking coal means low prices are likely temporary, experts say
Streaming success: buying metals not mines

Streaming success: buying metals not mines

More small companies are cutting precious metal deals with sector giants to bankroll new projects without surrendering equity
Acquiring mines want to know

Acquiring mines want to know

Companies looking to acquire mineral projects and mines must consider a wide range of crucial commercial, tax and legal issues – including the best way to structure the acquisition. Many factors will shape the choice of acquisition structure, including how developed the target project is.
Asian demand pushes up B.C. Dungeness crab prices

Asian demand pushes up B.C. Dungeness crab prices

Dungeness crab is selling for more than the price of lobster at Granville Island, where the cost of the West Coast delicacy has been driven up to record highs by a tight supply and insatiable demand from Asia.