Massive oil find off Canada’s Newfoundland could yield up to 600m barrels
While production is not expected until after 2020, the finding was welcomed in a province that leans heavily on offshore earnings.
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Global warming a reality we are responsible for: UN
The landmark report is likely to rekindle debate over the fossil fuels powering the world’s economies.
Anglo Platinum mines halted by massive strike in S. Africa
Less than 20% of the company's miners showed up for work today.
This $60 million diamond is called the ‘Pink Star’ for a reason
It is the most valuable diamond to have ever been offered at auction.
Safer, more efficient nuclear fuel almost ready to hit the market
Known as tristructural-isotropic (TRISO), this fourth-generation reactor fuel can resist high-temperature accident conditions.
BHP keeping Olympic Dam expansion on hold, unless ‘technological miracle’ allows it
CEO Andrew Mackenzie expects to have something to say about the expansion "within a year.”
Smugglers caught in Sri Lanka with $100k in gold nuggets
Caught as they went through security checks, which indicated they were hiding the precious metal inside their bodies.
Crisis in the gold sector far from over: report
Despite industry’s aggregate market capitalization reached $1.48 trillion by the end of August, the sum is still lower than any month in 2012.
Chile’s Supreme Court lets Barrick keep permit, but upholds freeze on Pascua Lama
Ruling leaves the door open for new lawsuits against the Toronto-based miner.
Peru’s mining industry hit by first nationwide strike in four years
Miners protest against a decree that modifies pension payments.
Diamond slump pushes Botswana to broaden mining base
Botswana is stepping up exploration beyond diamonds as weak prices and lab-grown rivals expose risks of reliance.
