Keystone XL pipeline benefits ‘exaggerated’: Obama
He did not discard a decision favouring the pipeline.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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Anglo’s Kleinkopje coal miners in South Africa back to work, but fear of new strikes persists
Investors alarmed as they witness what seems to be a repeat of protests which shook Africa's biggest economy last year.
Peruvians ask Washington-based human rights commission to halt Newmont’s Conga project
Group claims project continues to advance despite being officially deemed as “suspended.”
Russia set to drive long-term demand for uranium: report
Russia's 1993 disarmament treaty, which requires the nation to unload the radioactive material from discarded nuclear weapons, expires this year.
Rio Tinto in Guinea: Will it stay or will it go?
Simandou, expected to cost more than $10 billion, is proving too costly for the giant miner, currently focused on selling non-core operations to curb costs and bolster its balance sheet.
BHP refutes accusations of bribery linked to the Beijing Olympics
The miner allegedly provided inducements, hospitality and gifts to Chinese and other foreign officials before and during the 2008 Olympics.
First Quantum ready to take over Inmet and create one of world’s biggest copper producer
The Vancouver-based miner extended the offer after coming up just short of acquiring two thirds of Inmet.
Canadian Arctic irreversible melt not just bad news
The decreasing Arctic ice sheet could mean billions for the mining industry, say experts.
Another environmental disaster hits China: thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river
Chinese authorities say city's water still safe to drink.
Iron ore fall strikes projects, miners and frightens investors
The steelmaking commodity hit a 2½-month low Monday as Chinese steelmakers resist restocking frightened by weakening economic data.
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.
