Public fears put uranium mining on same path as shale gas in Quebec

As part of the deal, the Lundin Family Trust also agreed increase its stake in the company from 17.7% to 19.9%.

Barrick Gold's second-quarter gold output edged up by almost 0.9% from the previous three months.

Investment gives Assore International a 14.99% non-diluted stake in the Canadian copper company, which owns the namesake project in Chile.

The American Exploration & Mining Association was joined by a coalition in filing a challenge last Friday in the Wyoming district court.