mining
Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold fired whistleblower. Then it spilled cyanide into five rivers
National Observer has obtained court documents accusing Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corporation of firing a senior engineer to avoid his damning health, safety, and environmental report.
Alaska group raises international concerns in Ottawa over B.C. mine operations
The group is in Ottawa this week seeking to enlist federal help in stopping B.C. copper and gold mines from polluting the headwaters of key salmon rivers that flow from Canada into Alaska.
Companies charged over 2013 coal tailings pond spill: Alberta Energy Regulator
Coal Valley Resources Inc. and Sherritt International Corporation (TSX:S) face six charges under Alberta's Environmental Protection Act, Public Lands Act and Water Act.
Supreme Court rejects Rio Tinto's efforts to dismiss Innu class-action lawsuit
Innu First Nations claim their rights have been violated for six decades and are claiming $900 million in compensation.
Alberta to consider mountaintop coal mine for company facing environmental probe
Benga Mining begins regulatory process for a mine that would see 12 square kilometres on the top of Grassy Mountain in southwestern Alberta near Blairmore turned into a terraced coal mine.
Caterpillar plans up to 5,000 job cuts, possibly more, lowers revenue expectation
Company is also dropping its 2015 revenue forecast by $1 billion as stocks plummet.
Miners team up to combat plunging prices of rare earth elements
Government support for research and development of Canada's rare earth elements has fostered new co-operation in atraditionally cut-throat sector.