Germany to resume fracking by 2015 under tougher environmental norms
After a two-year moratorium,, Germany is ready to allow fracking and so reduce the country's dependency on Russian energy.
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Osisko receives court approval for $3.9bn Agnico Eagle, Yamana deal
Osisko had been the target of an attempted hostile takeover by Goldcorp.
Copper nanowire coating to make smartphone screens shatterproof
The unbreakable touchscreen film is stronger, more conductive and cheaper than the ones currently used by phone and tablets makers.
Fresh job cuts at Rio’s Rossing Uranium mine in Namibia
This is not the first time Rio Tinto axes jobs at this mine. In 2013, it sacked 276 workers, following losses on reduced demand for the metal.
Platinum, palladium price unmoved by strike talks failure
South Africa's mines minister quits mediation role after latest negotiations to end more than 4-month old strike go nowhere.
US Energy Department said to have illegally transferred uranium to private firm
Report claims officials did not have legal authority to transfer millions of dollars worth of uranium resources to the only local company that uses American-developed technology to enrich the commodity.
TrueGold surges after extending Burkina Faso find
Vancouver-based junior stock up 6.5% after step out drilling confirms potential for significant resource expansion at its Karma project.
‘Iron lady’ will define future of world’s top copper producer
Laura Albornoz, the first woman appointed director of Chile's owned Codelco, is meeting unions next week as she gets ready to vote on the company's budget.
Pilot Gold shares advance again after hitting new zone
Vancouver junior's summer drilling at Kinsley Mountain Nevada hits new oxide gold mineralization zone near last year's high grade Western Flank discovery.