Coal to overtake oil as main source of energy by 2020
The two main coal consumers, China and India, are turning back to it because it is cheaper and more reliable than oil or renewable energy sources.
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Rio Tinto restarts negotiations with Mongolia over Oyu Tolgoi
Rio Tinto has tried to get approval from Mongolia for its financing proposal since last winter, but the government has not yet offered a direct reply.
PANalytical to launch Epsilon 1 EDXRF for analysis in mining at FEM 2013
The new Epsilon 1 offers pre-calibrated benchtop XRF for a range of mining material applications, including rocks, soils and a wide range of ore types, required for exploration, mine resource planning and mineral beneficiation.
Gold miners not over the hump yet—report
Whether there is more pain in store for the main gold players will be known next week, when third-quarter results start rolling out.
The ‘purest’ Bakken oil stock in the market today
I am updating this report because this truly is one of my favourite junior oil producers for 2013—and I think the timing could work out well.
Russia launches probe of Uralkali CEO, demands extradition
It is not clear whether Moscow does intend to press charges against Baumgertner, or whether it is a means to get him back to Russia, say analysts.
Russia begins sale of $8.7 billion state-owned diamond miner
Sale's final price to be announced on Oct. 28.
Friedland wants South Africa to be the ‘Silicon Valley’ for platinum
In other words, he hopes to create a “Platinum Valley.”
Shiller on how most low-income people invest: not interested, don’t care
Subidize financial advice for low income people.
