Planned uranium mine in South Dakota clears key hurdle
Powertech Uranium's proposed mine may have gotten a license to operate last week, but opponents say they'll fight the ruling.
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Canada’s First Nations may build alternative to Northern Gateway pipeline
Eagle Spirit Energy Holdings and Aquilini Group say they have signed non-disclosure agreements with a substantial number of First Nations in northern British Columbia to earn a “social licence” for the project.
Iran claims right to enrich uranium to 90% level
The nation's nuclear chief also said Teheran plans to build four new nuclear plants with the help of Russia.
Anglo gives fresh signs it wants to offload platinum mines
CEO Mark Cutifani said the Rustenburg operations were no longer considered one of the company’s core assets.
Codelco could tap sovereign wealth fund for needed mine expansions
The world's No.1 copper producer needs to invest roughly $30 billion in the next decade to counter dwindling ore grades in its massive mines.
Anglo American seeks $600 million compensation from Venezuela
The miner became the latest corporation to sue the nation over the way it has treated foreign companies during Hugo Chavez administration.
Brazil Batista engaged in insider trading: report
The country's securities regulator, known as CVM, has found Batista waited 10 months to disclose that four oil fields were not commercially viable.
Iran said to be exporting more oil than allowed
February’s levels were the highest since the West slapped sanctions on Tehran in June last year, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Bolivia to revise new mining law
Bolivian President Evo Morales and leaders of the National Federation of Mining Cooperatives have formed a commission to quickly redraft at least three controversial articles of the recently-approved ruling.
Former JPMorgan commodities chief under federal probe
The probe was opened following a settlement with regulators that alleged JPMorgan manipulated power markets in the Midwest and California.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
