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In night-time satellite images captured by NASA flares from oilfields shine as bright or more than major cities, such as Chicago.
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Alaska to commence mining of rare earth minerals by 2016
An Alaskan company hopes to commence mining of rare earth minerals in the south east of Prince of Wales Island by 2016.
Coal export imperils Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage Status
Australia's Great Barrier Reef, considered one of the world's preeminent natural wonders, could be deprived of its World Heritage Site status by UNESCO
China seeks to expand into Iranian mining sector
A senior Chinese official has flagged Beijing's strong interest in Iranian resources.
Repeat of 70s commodities super-cycle will lift precious metals: Rule
Sprott USA CEO says smart money will continue to flee from fiat currencies into precious metal as economic turmoil and inflation persist
Atlas Iron hits record shipments with ore once destined for the waste heap
Aussie iron ore miner (ASX:AGO) has boosted shipments to record levels via the sale of low grade iron ore which would have once been tossed on the rubbish heap.
Machine part discovered in 300 million-year old lump of coal
A metal implement which appears to be the toothed rail of a gear shift has been found in a lump of coal around 300 million years in age