Resources & Agriculture

New Chinese export rules and rising demand for electric cars turn graphite into North America’s latest hot commodity

Co-running a sustainable seafood company presents unique challenges

Deal value in Canada’s oil and gas sector decreased 60% in 2011 and deal volume dropped to 138 in 2011 from 202 the previous year, according to Ernst & Young figures released Monday.

Resource industry in brief

B.C. clean-tech companies are literally cleaning up in the mining industry

Current stock-market volatility has affected the ability of a wide swath of industrial sectors to raise money on the market and expand their businesses.

Renewable power proponents say burning gas to power north is uneconomical, unnecessary

As small and mid-size mining companies struggle to raise money in volatile market conditions, many find themselves vulnerable to hostile takeovers.

Despite fluctuating markets, mining cluster is expected to enjoy another year of strong deal-making

Junior resource companies face onslaught of proxy battles as they deal with market volatility and tight-fisted lenders