NMA President informs Congress on critical metals
Hal Quinn, President and CEO of the National Mining Association, testified before Congress today on new legislation that would address America's dependence on critical metals.
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Osisko stock keeps dropping as fire cleanup begins
Osisko Mining was down another 12% today after providing an update on a mill fire at its Canadian Malarctic Mine in Quebec last week.
Baja CEO resigns, stock up 10%
Baja Mining stock was up 10% today after the embattled junior miner announced its CEO has resigned.
Trevali to acquire modern mill complex in New Brunswick
n an all share deal worth about $20 million, Trevali Mining (TSX: TV) will acquire the Caribou zinc-lead mine and mill in New Brunswick's Bathurst mining camp, giving it a place to eventually send ore from its nearby Halfmile zinc-lead mine that just started production.
Monday metal meltdown: Gold drops to 10-month low
"What is more disconcerting is that while investors have over the past few weeks appeared cautious of running too short on gold, this fear looks to have evaporated."
India plagued by problems acquiring foreign mines
India is not China when it comes to successful acquisitions of foreign mining companies, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Coal industry jeopardizing humpback whales in Australia
Humpback whales may be the main victims of Australia's thriving coal industry, according to a study published on the May issue of the Marine Ecology Progress Series journal.
An Obama War on Coal?
Recent news that President Obama's re-election web page on energy policy didn't include coal on the list of "all of the above" energy sources sparked outrage in coal-producing states like Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Canadian Cameco to buy German nuclear fuel company Nukem for $136 million
Canadian company Cameco, the world's largest uranium miner, has signed a deal to buy Nukem Energy, a German company that trades nuclear fuel products and services, for $136 million in cash plus debt.
