• Reuters

    First Quantum says probability of taking out copper from Panama mine only after election

    Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals said on Wednesday the likelihood of taking out the 121,000 tonnes of copper from its disputed Cobre Panama mine can only happen after the Panama national election. First Quantum's Cobre Panama is under preservation and safe maintenance after the current Panama government ordered the closure of the copper mine last year. Panama goes to polls in May this year.

  • The Canadian Press

    Rogers Communications reports Q1 profit down from year ago, revenue up

    TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $256 million, down from $511 million a year ago, as it faced higher costs related to its Shaw Communications acquisition and restructuring efforts. The company says the profit amounted to 46 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, down from $1.00 per diluted share in the same quarter last year. Revenue totalled $4.90 billion, up from $3.84 billion a year earlier, helped by growth in its cable and wireless bus

  • Local Journalism Initiative

    Hooked on elders

    Planning is in the works for the second annual Elder's Fishing Derby in Rankin Inlet on May 7 and 8. The derby is sponsored by the Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre in Rankin with support from other local entities. The centre has a tentative budget for the event of about $15,000 for the two days, which will include transportation, hiring, cooks, snacks, supplies and either prizes or a gift bag for each elder. Derby co-ordinator Jamesie Alariaq said the friendship centre hopes to build upon the s