Liberty Mines suspends production pending economic viability.

• Position: MINING

Liberty Mines has suspended its Timmins operations due to a low nickel price and will move to a care and maintenance mode until base metals prices improve and production becomes economically viable.

"Clearly we are disappointed that market conditions and commodities prices have not kept pace with Liberty's turnaround since the start of the year," president and CEO Chris Stewart said in a news release. "Our decision to suspend production temporarily is not being taken lightly, but is ultimately in the best long-term interests of our investors and strategic partners. In the interim, we are making every effort to reduce costs and update our go forward strategy."

Liberty has also temporarily suspended its exploration diamond...