Germany to resume fracking by 2015 under tougher environmental norms
After a two-year moratorium,, Germany is ready to allow fracking and so reduce the country's dependency on Russian energy.
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Copper nanowire coating to make smartphone screens shatterproof
The unbreakable touchscreen film is stronger, more conductive and cheaper than the ones currently used by phone and tablets makers.
Fresh job cuts at Rio’s Rossing Uranium mine in Namibia
This is not the first time Rio Tinto axes jobs at this mine. In 2013, it sacked 276 workers, following losses on reduced demand for the metal.
US Energy Department said to have illegally transferred uranium to private firm
Report claims officials did not have legal authority to transfer millions of dollars worth of uranium resources to the only local company that uses American-developed technology to enrich the commodity.
‘Iron lady’ will define future of world’s top copper producer
Laura Albornoz, the first woman appointed director of Chile's owned Codelco, is meeting unions next week as she gets ready to vote on the company's budget.
This deserted African mining town is almost flooded by sand… and ghosts
In the early 1900s, after the discovery of diamonds in the southern Namib desert, German miners flocked to the area, developing this unique town known as Kolmanskop.
Deutsche Bank opens massive bullion vault in London
With a capacity of 1,500 tonnes.
Countdown begins for decision on Northern Gateway pipeline
After being conditionally approved in December, the federal cabinet had 180 days to announce its final decision on the pipeline. This makes the deadline June 17.
US judge rules Alpha Natural coal mines polluted streams
The second-largest U.S. coal producer severely harmed aquatic life, says the ruling.
Quebec commits up to $20 million for new Labrador Trough rail line
The government has set aside a maximum of $20 million from its Northern Plan Fund to estimate costs and define the best railway option for the iron-ore rich region.
Orezone restarts Quebec mine after wildfire pause
Casa Berardi resumes after a three-day precautionary shutdown, with annual production guidance unchanged.