Bill Gates bets on clean energy with $1 billion fund
The goal, in Gates’ own words, is to build companies that will help “deliver the next generation of reliable, affordable, and emissions-free energy to the world.”
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BSGR to file multi-billion lawsuit against Rio over Simandou
BSGR will sue Rio Tinto in the English High Court to recover losses allegedly caused by Rio's actions, which run to several billions of dollars.
Namibia’s new uranium mine to boost growth, make it world’s third producer
The country's uranium output is expected to triple in 2017 as the massive Husab mine begins production.
Mining must “court” US judiciary as NGOs file more lawsuits
The Trump Administration will find it difficult to use the stroke of a pen to overturn policies and regulations pertaining to climate change, endangered species, and other key issues according to experts.
Gold price forecast to soar 50 per cent up next year amid euro-zone uncertainties
Gold traders expect the price of gold to climb between 25 per cent to 50 per cent next year as a coming swarm of political uncertainties will lead investors to bet on the precious metal.
Can carbon taxes kill pipeline opposition?
The fundamental question remains: can carbon taxes return growth and prosperity to oil sands?
New WA iron mine to start production in H1 2017
A new iron ore facility in Western Australia expects to start mining in early 2017.
China bans North Korean coal- but only till January
Fresh UN sanctions against North Korea aimed at punishment for a nuclear test in September will be honoured by China, the reclusive regime's most important trading and diplomatic partner.
Brazil grants operating license to Vale’s massive S11D iron ore mine
Mine is set to start operations by the end of the year, with first shipment set for January 2017.
