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By Romina Maurino |
September 19, 2008
Ontario's newly minted energy minister wants to review the role of renewable energy and other non-carbon sources to help secure a reliable supply of power for the province when coal-fired plants come off-line in 2014.
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By Romina Maurino |
September 3, 2008
The number of corporate takeovers and combinations in Canada slumped to the lowest level in almost five years during the April-June quarter as the credit crunch stifled large debt-powered transactions.
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By Romina Maurino |
July 9, 2008
Cameco is paying $346.5 million for a 70 per cent interest in the Kintyre uranium exploration project in Australia, bought through a joint venture with Mitsubishi Development.
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By Romina Maurino |
June 24, 2008
Crystallex says it has conferred with ministry officials and discussed several concerns, including ways to lessen the impact of mining in the area and improve the site once the life of the mine ends.
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By Romina Maurino |
June 17, 2008
The miner looks to "carefully review the strategic direction" following uncertainty at its Kumtor mine in central Asia.
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By Romina Maurino |
June 13, 2008
CEO David Cohen says a rise in capital costs and the crippling labour shortages hampering gold mine development means the time is right to launch Gold Wheaton.
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By Romina Maurino |
May 29, 2008
The company plans to put a stronger emphasis on exploration of key projects like Lalor Lake as it seeks to benefit from high commodity prices.
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By Romina Maurino |
May 22, 2008
CEO Jowdat Waheed says the company expects significant growth from its coal assets following its acquisition of Royal Utilities Income Fund, as high oil prices make coal an attractive fuel option.
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By Romina Maurino |
May 21, 2008
The earthquake, which claimed tens of thousands of lives and left millions homeless, has also led to losses in Chinese metal production. The need for materials to rebuild the ravaged areas should keep the sector strong.
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By Romina Maurino |
May 18, 2008
A major shareholder is blasting a planned financing by Coalcorp and its move to end a strategic review, saying the firm should have considered more alternatives.