US Congress grants citizens rights to own asteroid-mined riches
Until now, there was no legislature clarifying issues such as whether resources mined from celestial bodies could be sold on Earth.
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Canadian Oil Sands accuses Suncor of paying brokers to win takeover bid
Suncor, Canada's dominant oil sands player, telling COS shareholders the firm has a record of “underperformance, financial challenges,” and vulnerability to low oil prices.
Barrick Gold sells four US mines for $720 million
The move would help the miner meet its ambitious target for reducing its $13 billion debt by $3 billion before year-end.
Nazi ‘gold train’ treasure hunters to scan site of alleged finding
The treasure-hunting pair is focusing only on non-invasive testing at the moment.
Peabody Energy to disclose more climate risks to investors
Peabody’s concessions came in response to a probe that found the company had not been forthright with investors and regulators about threats to its business.
Poland may stop producing coal until at least 2018
The new government is considering to stop production at several of its mines until at least 2018 in an effort to help prices by reducing a global oversupply.
Turkey approves environmental assessment for Centerra’s Oksut project
Construction of the gold mine, located in the south-central Kayseri province, should start in early 2016, followed by production by mid-2017.
Oil sands industry to remain under siege until 2020 on low crude prices
The gloomy outlook comes as the International Energy Agency predicts crude oil won't reach $80 a barrel until at least the end of the decade.
Gold recovers, but still heading for third-straight year of losses
The last time the yellow metal dropped in value for three consecutive years was between 1996 and 1998, and experts say prices will fall even further.
China smog at ‘record’ levels as coal burning for heating begins
Local authorities have issued the highest alert, warning residents to stay indoors.
Sandvik to build $37M mining service hub in Canada
Facility consolidates cutting, parts and aftermarket services to support potash, uranium and hard-rock mining by late 2026.
