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Clean coal could trump renewables bill in Australia

New report argues that a high-efficiency, low emissions coal-fired station would cost less than the almost A$3 billion in subsidies handed out by the government to renewable projects each year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2017 | 4:48 am

MIT researchers produce copper without harmful byproducts

A team of MIT researchers in the United States has shown that they can separate pure copper and other trace elements from sulphur-based minerals using molten electrolysis.

Andrew Topf | July 2, 2017 | 6:10 pm

Top 3 coal countries produced 6% more coal from January to May

Just when you thought coal was out, the fossil fuel appears to be back on the burner.

Andrew Topf | July 2, 2017 | 5:25 pm

Emmerson to open first new gold mine in Northern Territory in a decade

Australia's Northern Territory will soon be producing gold again thanks to Emmerson Resources (ASX:ERM), which is advancing the Edna Beryl gold mine along with Australian gold producer Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN).

Andrew Topf | July 2, 2017 | 4:50 pm

China factory surprise lifts copper price to 3-month high

Base metals enjoy one of their best trading weeks of the year – nickel jumps 3.5%, zinc at highest since March.

Frik Els | June 30, 2017 | 4:19 pm

U.S. Mint’s 1st-half sales of American Eagle gold coins weakest since 2007

U.S. Mint American Eagle gold coin sales in the first half of 2017 were the lowest for this period in a decade, while sales of silver in the period were the weakest since 2008, government data showed on Friday.

Reuters | June 30, 2017 | 3:00 pm

A diamond player with discovery, development potential

The November 1991 discovery of diamonds in the Northwest Territories by Chuck Fipke and Stu Blusson put Canada on the global diamond map.

CEO.CA | June 30, 2017 | 11:24 am

WTO hears widespread criticism of US steel tariff plan

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to restrict imports of steel and aluminium for national security reasons came under fire at the World Trade Organization on Friday, with China, the European Union, Brazil, Australia, Taiwan and Russia raising concerns.

Reuters | June 30, 2017 | 11:23 am

BHP injects $250 million into Samarco for clean-up

It also said that a Brazilian court had granted it and its partner Vale a four-month extension to negotiate a settlement to a $47 billion claim stemming from the 2015 mine disaster.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2017 | 9:03 am

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