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Chatham Rock’s underwater mining project rejected

Mineweb reported that the second underwater mining project proposed by Chatham Rock Phosphate Ltd. (NZE:CRP) has been rejected due to the potential environmental impact to the seabed.

Resource Investing News | February 18, 2015 | 12:02 am

3 rare earths companies up over 40 percent year-to-date

Like the rest of the commodities market, the rare earths sector is definitely less exciting now than it was a few years ago.

Resource Investing News | November 16, 2014 | 9:47 pm

Potash Ridge anticipates busy fall at Blawn Mountain Project

Canada’s Potash Ridge is moving forward with intentions to start large mining operations at the Blawn Mountain sulfate of potash project.

Resource Investing News | September 2, 2014 | 5:05 pm

Coal 101: Sub-bituminous coal explained

Nearly half of the world’s proven coal reserves are sub-bituminous coal and lignite.

Resource Investing News | February 3, 2014 | 10:34 pm

Uses of rare earths part one: Light rare earths

Rare earth elements have wide commercial applications.

Resource Investing News | October 4, 2013 | 12:58 pm

Weekly round-up: Commodities higher as investor buying interest rises

Commodities gained some ground on Friday after falling early in the week due to investors' continued uncertainty over the future of the Federal Reserve's stimulus program.

Resource Investing News | September 27, 2013 | 4:45 pm

5 juniors trading at big premiums to cash

Cash is king in mineral exploration, but maintaining a good market capitalization also plays on other factors, as these companies demonstrate.

Resource Investing News | August 20, 2013 | 6:02 pm

Coal giants’ lay offs could be a boon to oversupplied Australia

Major miners Glencore Xstrata and Peabody Energy made large cuts to their Australian coal operations last month, but in the long-term their actions may have a positive impact on the industry.

Resource Investing News | July 3, 2013 | 11:15 am

4 World-class Coal Deposits

As a primary source of electricity and energy around the world, coal is one of the most important fossil fuels. Here's a look at four important coal deposits around the world.

Resource Investing News | July 1, 2013 | 11:10 am