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S. Africa’s Mponeng gold mine could hold key to surviving in space

New study uses the conditions inside of the mine to better understand how life might survive on Jupiter’s moon Europa, which is considered a prime candidate for the search of extraterrestrial activity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2018 | 11:23 am

For coal miners, it’s time to exit or get rich: Russell

If there is a trend at play here, it’s that…

Reuters | February 26, 2018 | 10:51 am

Shipping gauge shows iron ore, copper prices heading for fall

CHART: Baltic Dry Index has plummeted 32% since December, opening…

Frik Els | February 26, 2018 | 2:03 am

35 minerals absolutely critical to US security

The list includes minerals that are important for defense, economic,…

Visual Capitalist | February 24, 2018 | 1:00 pm

Vancouver company obtains positive results in process of extracting metals from petcoke

MGX Minerals will proceed with its previously announced partnership with…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 23, 2018 | 5:18 pm

U.S. sees drop in coal exports in 2014

During the first half of 2014, US exports of the fossil fuel totalled 52.3 million short tons (MMst), 16% below the same period in 2013.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2014 | 5:49 pm

Miners to rely heavily on automation, digitization and green processes

New dimensions are being created within the industry, which help optimize production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2014 | 10:07 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: The history of currency in 10 different countries

There are almost 200 fiat currencies today. Here is a quick snapshot of ten significant countries and their history with currency.

Visual Capitalist | October 2, 2014 | 8:14 pm

Why Canadian pipeline companies are moving billions in assets to U.S. subsidiaries

The move allows Canadian firms to pay less in tax and raise more capital for their major projects.

Financial Post | October 2, 2014 | 4:18 pm

Canada launches $1.25bn large-scale carbon capture and storage plant

The project, first of its kind in the world, aims to demonstrate that the so-called “clean coal” technologies are feasible.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2014 | 3:55 pm

Operations at Freeport Grasberg copper mine remain blocked

Protesters are demanding management to review safety conditions following a fatal accident on Sept. 27.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2014 | 11:00 am

Uranium mining near Grand Canyon to remain banned: court

Revoking the ban would have resulted in the development of 26 new uranium mines and 700 uranium exploration projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2014 | 3:31 pm

Canada’s Nova Scotia introduces ruling to ban fracking

The proposed law, however, would allow fracking for testing and research purposes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2014 | 5:42 pm

Rio Tinto, Glencore could save $500m by joining coal businesses

It would also create a a 15-kilometre long ‘‘super pit’’ from the union of Rio’s Mount Thorley Warkworth and Glencore’s Bulga open-pit mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2014 | 3:15 pm

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