August 25, 2011 Professor develops innovative technology for wireless underground communication In recent years, the tragic story of mine accidents has been retold many times in international headlines. But thanks to the work of Ryerson University researcher Xavier Fernando, countless miners'…
August 25, 2011 Oil overreaction? High oil prices seem to have become a fact of life. Many have grudgingly advised that we had better get used to it, and move on. Analysis repeatedly cites insatiable…
August 25, 2011 Gold sell-off. Now what? After reaching an all-time high well above $1,900 earlier this week, gold is now about $180 lower, just two days later. We have been saying more than once that we…
August 25, 2011 South Africa’s Eskom accepts BHP coal pricing ruling Eskom will not appeal the court ruling that it has to disclose the special pricing deal it has with mineral resources group BHP Billiton, says Eskom CEO Brian Dames.
August 25, 2011 EPA finalizes surface-mining guidelines Federal regulators have finalized surface-mining guidelines that have caused controversy in Appalachian coal country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said use of the guidelines will better protect water quality and…
August 25, 2011 European steel producers continue to face tough times European producers will continue to face tough times ahead in 2011 on falling sales figurres for both long and flat steel products in 2011, according to UK consultancy MEPS.
August 25, 2011 US review to find Canada pipeline impact ‘limited’ – report The U.S. State Department's final environmental review of a proposed Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline will affirm an earlier finding that the project will have "limited adverse environmental impacts," The Washington Post…
August 25, 2011 Selling oil sands coast to coast The environmentalists protesting daily outside the White House over a proposed pipeline to carry “dirty” Alberta oil south – and landing in the slammer for it – cast doubt on…
August 25, 2011 BHP profit sparks call to toughen mining tax Amid pressure from the Greens for the government to make the mining tax even harsher, the Prime Minister today urged Tony Abbott to force the mining industry to share the…
August 24, 2011 UK Coal posts first profits in four years UK Coal posted its first profit in four years yesterday after higher production and coal prices sparked a turnaround at its collieries.
Black Pine among largest gold projects in western US A resource update gives Black Pine 502.7 million indicated tonnes grading 0.3 gram gold per tonne for 4.8 million oz. February 10, 2026 | 11:23 am