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Japan court clears way to restarting Kansai Electric nuclear plants

"The decision is extremely improper, underlining an unwillingness to learn from the Fukushima Daiichi disaster."

Reuters | December 24, 2015 | 1:08 am

Why CSR makes sense for communities, companies and investors

Mining executives tell The Gold Report that the most effective…

The Gold Report | December 23, 2015 | 10:43 pm

Monster rally for mining stocks

Broad advance for mining shares as metal prices jump on…

Frik Els | December 23, 2015 | 1:08 pm

You’re too bearish on China growth

Beijing has very ambitious 2020 growth targets. A new survey…

Frik Els | December 23, 2015 | 5:47 am

Gear up for a violent uranium price spike: Cantor Fitzgerald’s Rob Chang

In this interview with The Energy Report, he explains that…

The Energy Report | December 22, 2015 | 9:48 pm

Positive stress test results rebuilds confidence in nuclear power – GlobalData

Positive stress test results have been successful in calming anti-nuclear sentiments, following protests against nuclear energy that stemmed from the Fukushima disaster in March 2011, according to a new report by English energy research company GlobalData.

MINING.com Editor | March 8, 2012 | 5:01 pm

When it rains, it pours for BHP: leaked e-mail heats up battle with coal mine unions

BHP Billiton would not be willing to negotiate with the unions on strike at its coal mines in Australia and had said the battle is "likely to get tougher before it's over", an e-mail published by ABC’s PM reveals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 8, 2012 | 2:43 pm

Electricity prices will jump 400% without smart meters: analyst

Dr. Guido Bartels, chairman of the Global Smart Grid Federation, told Israeli business publication Globes that an investment in smart meter technology can't be avoided, otherwise electricity prices will skyrocket.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 7, 2012 | 7:08 pm

Even with zero experience there’s a place you can instantly find a job paying $120,000

Business Insider | March 7, 2012 | 5:52 pm

Indonesia rule change rattles foreign mine owners

Indonesia will take more of the profits from its vast mineral resources by limiting foreign ownership of mines in a move likely to scare off new investment in the world's top exporter of thermal coal and tin.

Reuters | March 7, 2012 | 3:28 pm

Australia considers BHP’s Olympic Dam mine development a fact

South Australia’s mineral resources and energy minister, Tom Koutsantonis, said he was confident BHP Billiton will proceed with developing the uranium Olympic Dam open-pit mine, despite the project will cost billions of dollars, reports Reuters.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2012 | 8:01 pm

Gold shares slide as futures flirt with $1,700/oz

Shares of some top gold companies are down at 1 p.m.: Barrick Gold CorpBarrick Gold Corp. fell $.99 or 2.1 percent, to $46.44. Gold Fields fell $.40 or 2.6 percent, to $14.95. GoldCorp. fell $1.30 or 2.6 percent, to $47.83. Newmont Mining CorpNewmont...

MINING.com Editor | March 5, 2012 | 8:32 pm

Body blow for mining heavyweights as China growth expected to slow to near decade low

The mining sector's bellwether companies were all beaten down on Monday after China's premier Wen Jiabao delivered a downbeat outlook for the world's second largest economy adding that there were "new problems" to deal with.

Frik Els | March 5, 2012 | 6:44 pm

Green Monday: Glencore dividend payout gives Glasenberg a $110 million pay day

Ivan Glasenberg, CEO of Glencore International stands to receive dividends worth roughly $110 million on Monday when the commodities giant announces its maiden full-year payment to shareholders.

Frik Els | March 4, 2012 | 10:50 pm

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