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Global mining giant Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has swallowed the last independent vestiges of Vancouver's Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN).
No free smart meter alternatives, Hydro says

No free smart meter alternatives, Hydro says

Crown corporation says it won't push the “significant costs” of a non-wireless smart meter option onto other customers
ALR feud raises debate about highest and best use of farmland

ALR feud raises debate about highest and best use of farmland

Developer envisions intermodal yard, mega-warehouses on Delta farms
Delta farmer slams agricultural land reserve

Delta farmer slams agricultural land reserve

Fourth-generation Delta farmer Peter Guichon has told Business in Vancouver that the system that allows governments to take land out of the agricultural land reserve (ALR) either needs to be radically changed or the ALR should be scrapped entirely.
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.