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U.S. ‘conflict minerals’ rules could hurt local mining firms

U.S. ‘conflict minerals’ rules could hurt local mining firms

New legislation governing American stock exchanges drawing fire in U.S. for being ‘unworkable’
Supercycle for global lumber prices predicted

Supercycle for global lumber prices predicted

More B.C. mills predicted to close, but survivors poised to profit from new era of prosperity
Mining deal highlights B.C.-Russian opportunities

Mining deal highlights B.C.-Russian opportunities

Canadian technology, expertise in cold climate cited as local mining sector assets
Terminals, not pipelines, at risk in quakes: experts

Terminals, not pipelines, at risk in quakes: experts

Northern Gateway is vulnerable to many risks, but B.C. quake likely isn’t one of them, insiders say
Some optimism for junior miners: AME BC

Some optimism for junior miners: AME BC

A rise in base metals prices in at the end of the third quarter may indicate better times ahead for B.C.'s junior miners, according to the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC).
Thompson Creek Metals boss to retire

Thompson Creek Metals boss to retire

Thompson Creek Metals Co. Inc. (TSX:TCM; NYSE:TC) has announced that CEO and chairman Kevin Loughrey plans to retire within 18 months, subject to a suitable successor being identified.
Finning lands Chilean contracts worth $500 million

Finning lands Chilean contracts worth $500 million

Vancouver-based Caterpillar equipment dealer Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) announced today that it has won three large contracts to provide equipment and maintenance services to Chilean mining companies.
China rumoured to be seeking Vancouver Island timber investments

China rumoured to be seeking Vancouver Island timber investments

Forestry analysts say the Chinese government is likely negotiating to buy timber investments on Vancouver Island.
Rio Tinto's troubled Mongolian copper-gold mine sees the light

Rio Tinto's troubled Mongolian copper-gold mine sees the light

After months of difficulties, Vancouver-based Rio Tinto's (LON:RIO) flagship Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia is set to start producing early next year, as the company finally solved the problem over power supply from neighbouring country China.
Baja Mining granted further standstill extension by lenders

Baja Mining granted further standstill extension by lenders

Vancouver-based Baja Mining Corp. (TSX: BAJ) announced this morning that it has landed two extensions of a standstill agreement with lenders to its Minera y Metalúrgica del Boleo S.A. de C.V. subsidiary.