Canada is closer to signing a free trade deal with Peru, an agreement that would open up more South American export opportunities for the country’s mining suppliers. Peru is already a strong trade and mining partner with Canada, but Canadian mining companies should find doing business in Peru easier once Canada’s proposed free trade agreement (FTA) [...]

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“Demand for US coal will reach a new record in 2008 despite a lagging domestic economy,” National Mining Association (NMA) President & CEO Kraig R. Naasz said upon release of the NMA’s mid-year forecast for coal demand and production. “Throughout 2008, coal will continue to supply 50% of the electricity generated for America’s power grid. Coal [...]

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