Commodities Markets


Editorial: Curtain closes on New Prosperity

The firm denial by the federal government on environmental grounds of Taseko Mines’ proposed New Prosperity open-pit gold–copper mine near Williams Lake, B.C., wasn’t a surprise to many in the market, as evidenced by most…





Teck Resources' Red Dog high-grade zinc mine in Alaska. Credit: Teck Resources

Zinc’s price set to rise, analysts say

Patricia Mohr, vice-president of economics and a commodity market specialist at Scotiabank, believes zinc “will be the next big base-metal play for investors.” She forecasts prices will average US94¢ per lb. in 2014 —…




Doug Donnelly (right), Canadian Mining Hall of Fame director and publisher of The Northern Miner, presenting to Gavin McOuat, son of inductee Jack McOuat. Credit:  Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

Four dynamos enter the CMHF

Four new inductees boasting outstanding achievements in the diverse fields of mining engineering consulting, modern mineral exploration and grassroots prospecting joined the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in the twenty-sixth annual ceremony in…





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