August 21, 2012

BHP boss bucks bonus

Marius Kloppers, CEO of mining giant BHP Billiton, has decided to waive his annual bonus in light of a recent forecast in which BHP's revenues are projected to drop 38%

August 17, 2012

Ur-Energy receives the Lost Creek final environmental impact statement from BLM

The Lost Creek Project will be fully authorized for construction with the receipt of the BLM record of decision.

August 14, 2012

UN study to examine impact of Australian mining industry on aboriginal communities

A study undertaken by the UN on the impact of the global resources sector on the world's indigenous communities is set to make the Australian mining industry an area of…

August 9, 2012

Uranerz announces second quarter 2012 financial results

Results of operations for six months ended June 30 saw net loss decrease from $9,445,770 from 2011 to $2,279,527 this Q2.

August 6, 2012

Happy landings for nuclear rover

A nuclear-powered rover has landed safely and beamed back its first images from Mars, where it will attempt to answer questions about whether life has ever existed, or ever could…

August 6, 2012

Yucca Mountain court case on hold

US appeal court judges have ruled that a case seeking a resumption of licensing work for a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain will be put on hold, despite agreeing…

August 3, 2012

Quick reactor decommissioning in Germany

Two of the German reactors ordered to shut after Fukushima will be dismantled as soon as possible. EnBW has applied for permission to do the work and said it has…

August 1, 2012

BHP’s performance on the ground fails to lift shares off 3-year lows

The stock hit a high of $50 in May 2008 and came close again in April 2011, but at $170 billion, the Melbourne-based company is now valued at some $80…

August 1, 2012

Uranerz’ George Hartman to retire

Executive vice president, chief operating officer and director of the company, George Hartman, has announced his retirement effective September 15, 2012.

July 31, 2012

Retreating ice reveals huge riches in Greenland

Business Insider has the story about Greenland and global warming, which is peeling back thick ice and uncovering vast mineral wealth.