Canada and India sign historic uranium supply deal
As part of the agreement, Cameco will supply 7.1 million pounds (3.22 million kilos) of uranium concentrate to India over the next five years.
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Canadian wins right to sue Silvercorp over ‘false imprisonment’ in China
After a B.C. court rejected a bid by the miner to have Kun Huang’s allegations thrown out.
M Partners’ Derek Macpherson found three resource companies that have done the impossible—increased in value 30% this year
In this interview with The Gold Report, Macpherson says companies that can change their narrative on the fly—and deliver—will inevitably perform. Macpherson covers some performers and others that he expects will perform in H2/15 and beyond.
Bringing light into the dark: Forensic analysis is key to root cause of failures
All sectors of the mining and construction industries are continually seeking ways to counter the costs of major equipment failure. Forensic engineering is now emerging as the first course of action.
Asteroid miner puts first demonstration spaceship in orbit
The Arkyd 3 Reflight (A3R) will spent three month in orbit trying to identify subsystems to explore and prospect for valuable resources on asteroids.
$8m grant awarded to Artisanal Gold Council to develop the sector in Peru
The grant will help fund a project to be carried out in Peru over the next five years focused on the sustainable development of a responsible artisanal gold sector.
The game-changing water revolution: Interview with Stanley Weiner
Globally, water demand is threatening to dangerously outpace supply, while in the US, dry states such as Texas and California are suffering from shortages and the future forebodes more suffering.
Japan nuclear reactors to remain closed, court rules
Landmark decision could complicate Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's push to return to atomic energy.
Gold, platinum and diamonds bike a real luxury
This $54,000 Cipollini bike features 40 grams of 18-carat gold, 122 grams of platinum, and 17 carats of black and white diamonds.