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Uranium One drops to year-low after suffering net loss

The $1.88 billion miner lost $62 million during the quarter as uranium prices continue to drift lower.

Frik Els | November 6, 2012 | 7:58 pm

Canada to supply India with nuclear energy

After two years fine-tuning details of their nuclear cooperation agreement, Canada and India have finally reached consensus and the countries representatives announced Tuesday a deal that will see Canadian companies ship their uranium to the South Asian nation for nuclear energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 6, 2012 | 5:09 pm

Mining industry eschews mega projects to boost shareholder returns at consumers’ expense

Mining executives have given a clear indication that they plan to slash capital spending and reduce supply in order to improve shareholder returns at the expense of consumers.

Marc Howe | November 5, 2012 | 4:36 am

Australia’s Greens call for $26bn in mining tax revenue over next four years

The leader of the Australian Greens party say the incumbent Labor government should revise its original mining tax plan to lift revenue generated by the tax from AUD$9 billion to $26 billion over the next four years.

Marc Howe | November 4, 2012 | 12:43 am

Mining boom’s second wind to arrive in 2020

The head of the Australian Stock Exchange says the country should prepare for another mining boom in around a decade's time by providing exploratory tax concessions to resource juniors.

Marc Howe | November 3, 2012 | 12:59 am

‘The mining boom is bust’: Caldwell

The international resource sector faces rough waters ahead according to an industry insider who has just completed a round-the-world tour of key mining regions.

Marc Howe | November 2, 2012 | 12:48 am

Leading Chinese economist says China should lower GDP target to 7%

An economic researcher from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences says China must give up the breakneck growth rate it's maintained since the turn of the century

Marc Howe | October 31, 2012 | 5:09 am