UK lets China buy its nuclear power stations
UK's decision paves the way for China to take a stake in or own 100% of the country's new nuclear power stations.
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U.S. scientists a step closer to finding evidence of dark matter in former gold mine
First set of key findings to be released next week.
Chalco wants $2.2bn for stake in Simandou iron ore project
Simandou is expected to produce over 95 million tonnes of iron ore per year.
Greenland to revise polemic mining law
The ruling’s most controversial point is the one that allows miners to potentially bring hundreds of foreign workers into the country.
North England old mines may hold key to cheaper energy
Water sitting in flooded abandoned mines can be a source of cheap geothermal energy.
Alberta, B.C. mulling oil transport options in case pipelines never built
Rail to fill the "void" to the West Coast
Coal to overtake oil as main source of energy by 2020
The two main coal consumers, China and India, are turning back to it because it is cheaper and more reliable than oil or renewable energy sources.
Rio Tinto restarts negotiations with Mongolia over Oyu Tolgoi
Rio Tinto has tried to get approval from Mongolia for its financing proposal since last winter, but the government has not yet offered a direct reply.
Gold miners not over the hump yet—report
Whether there is more pain in store for the main gold players will be known next week, when third-quarter results start rolling out.
Russia launches probe of Uralkali CEO, demands extradition
It is not clear whether Moscow does intend to press charges against Baumgertner, or whether it is a means to get him back to Russia, say analysts.
Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes
Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China.
