Most contaminated nuclear site in the U.S. leaking waste
Washington authorities claim no higher radiation levels have been detected at the site, but the leak could be in the range of 150 gallons to 300 gallons.
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Myanmar: No incendiary weapons used on copper mine protest crackdown
The country rejected Saturday an independent report claiming security forces used white phosphorus in a crackdown on a Chinese-backed copper mine protest last November.
Goa mulls banning all new iron ore projects
Officials claim Goa should be focused instead on exploiting existing low-grade iron ore dumps worth billions.
Vista Gold done with Phase 1 of water treatment at Australian project
To date, Vista had invested over $9 million in the water treatment programme and the construction of the automated management system, at the Mt Todd mine site in Northern Territory, Australia.
Goldcorp finishes 2012 strong with record quarterly production
Company puts out 700,400 ounces of gold with revenues of $1.4 billion in its fourth quarter.
Billionaire George Soros slashes exposure to gold
Soros dumps gold-related investments
Meteorite takes out roof and wall of Russian zinc factory
Meteorite crashes into Russia, injuring about 1,000 people.
The worst mining deal ever: Rio Tinto buying Alcan for $38.1B
Rio Tinto paid a 65% premium.
De Beers sees diamond market showing signs of recovery, focused on SA mine expansion
World's biggest diamond producer said Friday jewellery demand will experience moderate growth this year, which represents a major shift from the 12% decline in rough diamond prices last year.