UK to join race for potash supply
Sirius Minerals has filed a petition to develop a vast potash mine in the U.K., posed to be one of the world’s largest deposits of the commodity.
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Huge blast kills at least 32 at Mexico’s Pemex HQ
An explosion caused by — so far — unknown reasons left 25 people dead and more than 100 injured at the Mexico City headquarters of state-owned oil firm Petroleros Mexicanos (Pemex) late Thursday.
Canadian uranium miner seeks listing Down Under
Canadian uranium producer Laramide Resources (TSE:LAM) is pursuing a second listing in Australia following the cancellation of a long-standing ban on mining of the key nuclear fuel in Queensland.
Potash Corp’s profits plunge on dwindling Asian demand
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (TSE:POT) has logged a stunning 38% decline in Q4 profits due to dwindling demand from core Asian export markets India and China.
Leading science journal approves of Keystone XL pipeline
One of the world's preeminent science journals has lent its support to the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline in a recent editorial.
Nokia scores $1.35bn grant for graphene development
Company will work with European research consortium on new applications and products.
US energy spending must increase to impact climate change
A leading source of opinion in the scientific world has called for US President Barack Obama to increase spending on energy R&D in order to make a meaningful difference to the climate change issue.
Report: Polyus putting 4 deposits containing 28m oz up for sale
Russian gold miner may get around $2.2 billion for the properties.
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