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$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

Athabasca confirms oil sands venture

Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) confirmed Friday that it is in the preliminary stages of establishing a joint venture for two of its Alberta oil sands assets, but it declined to identify its partner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2012 | 6:58 pm

South African strikes spread, hit Gold Fields

Mining workers dissatisfaction in South Africa has now hit the country's second-largest gold producer, Gold Fields Ld. as about 12,000 employees downed tools at the KDC mine, on Johannesburg's West Rand.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2012 | 2:09 pm

India looks for rare earths under the sea

India is already building a rare-earth mineral processing plant in the east coast state of Orissa and will invest $135 million in a new exploration ship and the refurbishing of another vessel to mine minerals under its oceans.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2012 | 1:27 pm

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

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