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BHP dismisses rumours of WMC bid

News reports of a pending bid for WMC Resources (WMC-N) by BHP Billiton (BHP-N) are “market speculation,” the compa…



Two kidnapped in Peru

The news is sketchy, but a journalist who has been a proponent for mining investment in rural Peru has been beaten,…



Northern initiative generates targets for Diamonds North

Diamonds North Resources (DDN-V) has staked more than 1,200 sq. km of new mineral claims 100 km south of Baker Lake in Nunavut, following the recovery of kimberlite indicator mineral grains from multiple till samples. The sample…



The first train-load of metallurgical coal from Western Canadian Coal's Dillon mine. On top, from left: Rail operators Bruce Zimmers and Dale Groves with fellow operators Ren Rochon (bottom left), Robert Vandale, Dillon Mine Superintendent Michael LaCarte, and operator Jerry Tobin.

Western Canadian Coal revs up Dillon

Tumbler Ridge, B.C. — Western Canadian Coal (WTN-V) has started up the Dillon mine, part of the Burnt River project, near Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia.


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