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Nuclear power under threat In New York

Cut greenhouse gas emissions in New York by 40 percent by 2050. A commendable goal. But two of the four nuclear power stations in the state may close down by 2017.

Oilprice.com | April 3, 2016 | 2:17 pm

Queensland approves Australia’s largest coal mine

The state on Sunday approved three leases covering an area…

Andrew Topf | April 3, 2016 | 1:21 pm

Commodity prices set for significant rebound in 2016: Scotiabank

While commodity prices fell 0.3% in February and 25% year-over-year,…

Business in Vancouver | April 3, 2016 | 12:38 pm

The uranium shakedown: How Mongolia and Russia conspired against western investors (Part 2 of 3)

In the second installment of the curious case of Khan…

Phillip Hynes and Mark Burke Frontera News | April 3, 2016 | 12:38 am

Mining’s Q1: The best it’s gonna get?

Iron ore rally looks robust, but uranium approaches ten year…

Frik Els | April 1, 2016 | 5:33 pm

Cambodia—prospective, stable and ignored: Ken Booth

Ken Booth has been involved in the mining industry for 30 years and sees the past two decades of quiet, stable growth that Cambodia has enjoyed out of the world's economic spotlight as an opportunity for investors.

The Gold Report | July 2, 2012 | 9:24 pm

Unmasking the Asian giant

Chinese operas have been keeping audiences enthralled for hundreds of years with mythical characters, enchanting stories and elaborate masks that add drama and mystery. While this fantastical treatment is appreciated in the theatre, it isn’t in g...

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | July 2, 2012 | 6:30 pm

Coal slag heap designated World Heritage site

France's Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin—along with its mining pit, workers' quarters and yes, slag heap—now joins The Great Wall and the Great Barrier Reef on UNESCO's World Heritage list.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 2, 2012 | 6:12 pm

Mushrooms stopped coal formation 300 million years ago

Scientists may have solved the riddle why so little coal seemed to form after the end of the carboniferous period.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 1, 2012 | 8:42 pm

Australia’s carbon emission tax kicks in

After years of political wrangling, the Minerals Resource Rent Tax or MRRT takes affect as the country's largest polluters will now pay A$23 for every tonne of greenhouse gas they produce.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 1, 2012 | 4:26 pm

Japan restarts first nuclear reactor since crisis

Ohi nuclear plant’s reactor No. 3 was restarted on Sunday, the first nuclear reactor to power back up after Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 1, 2012 | 10:06 am

Opposition victory in Mongolia vote promises greater share of mining profits for citizens

The opposition Democratic Party declared victory in yesterday’s parliamentary elections over Mongolia’s ruling party in a highly disputed election that focused on how to better share profits from a conflict-ridden mining industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 29, 2012 | 5:05 pm

Last coal train marks end of 250 years of Saarland mining

The last ten wagons of around 1,000 tonnes of coal trundled out of the Duhamel shaft, marking the end of a 250-year history of mining in the region.

The Local Germany | June 29, 2012 | 3:36 pm

Car drivers filling up with natural gas not likely: Exxon Mobil’s CEO

People will learn to adapt to a warmer climate and car drivers will not be retrofitting their vehicles to fill up with natural gas, said Exxon Mobil's CEO, Rex Tillerson, who spoke on a wide range of topics at the Council of Foreign Relations on Wednesday.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 29, 2012 | 7:25 am

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