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Minnesota “fuel banks” enable drivers to save big via futures transactions

A gas company in Minnesota has implemented an innovative scheme which permits paying members to enjoy major savings on their fuel costs via futures transactions.

Marc Howe | September 1, 2012 | 1:23 pm

US could be back on gold standard within two years: Schiff

Renowned investor Peter Schiff has told King World News that the US could return to the gold standard in as little as two years.

Marc Howe | September 1, 2012 | 12:58 pm

$33 billion “Coalgate” scandal threatens to topple Indian PM

Political controversy surrounding suspect allocations of coal mining concessions in India threaten to topple Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with chief opposition party the BJP issuing calls for his resignation.

Marc Howe | September 1, 2012 | 12:16 pm

Queensland could miss out on millions in uranium investment under Newman government

The chairman of Perth's Summit Resources (ASX:SMM) has said Queensland could miss out on millions in uranium investment due to the Newman government's failure to establish a more welcoming policy environment for developers.

Marc Howe | September 1, 2012 | 4:51 am

Lego robots teach students in hope of filling hi-tech skills gap

A school in Western Australia has adopted the innovative pedagogic technique of using Lego robotics to teach students about mining processes, with the long-term goal of providing skilled tech-savvy workers to the region's flourishing resources sector.

Marc Howe | September 1, 2012 | 1:03 am

Ten compelling reasons to invest in silver

Goldsilver.com has put up a compelling list of the top ten reasons that savvy investors should be moving into silver.

Marc Howe | August 31, 2012 | 5:22 am

Diving iron ore prices drag Aussie miners lower

A recent dive in iron ore prices spurred by China's slowing economy has dragged down the share prices of major Australian miners.

Marc Howe | August 31, 2012 | 4:12 am

Fortescue chief raises stake in company by AUD$39 million as iron ore prices plunge

The founder and chairman of Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Andrew Forrest raised his stake in the company by AUD$39 million this week amidst declines in the prices of both Fortescue shares and iron ore.

Marc Howe | August 31, 2012 | 1:58 am

Tibetan nomads clash with gold miners over sacred mountain

Tibetan nomads in China's vast inland province of Qinghai have clashed with Chinese gold miners in attempts to defend a mountain considered sacred by local religious beliefs.

Marc Howe | August 31, 2012 | 12:42 am

Chinese firms invest in smelters as Indonesian ore export ban approaches

Chinese firms plan to invest up to AUD$8.6 billion in Indonesian smelters to mitigate the impact of a ban on unprocessed ore exports.

Marc Howe | August 31, 2012 | 12:16 am

China colliery blast leaves 19 dead, 28 trapped underground

A colliery explosion in China's vast southwestern province of Sichuan has left 19 miners dead and 28 still trapped underground.

Marc Howe | August 30, 2012 | 5:32 am

Is US energy independence just a pipe dream?

Energy security experts Kevin Massy and Govinda Avasarala write that the Republican Party's long-vaunted goal of domestic energy independence may be little more than a pipe dream in economic terms.

Marc Howe | August 30, 2012 | 4:08 am

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