Peru’s $1bn Tia Maria copper mine gets social license, to restart mining soon
Work is likely to restart within the next 90 days, a top government official said following a public meeting with local residents.
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Aussie billionaire Clive Palmer’s massive coal mine approved
Environmentalists argue the approval will see 3 million tonnes of dredge spoil will be dumped in the Great Barrier Reef.
Colombia calls a truce in freshly declared war on coal
It has extended Drummond port improvement deadline, but it will charge the company daily fines.
Rinehart’s Roy Hill secures close to $700 million from US bank
She needs $10 billion.
Canada watchdog accuses Silvercorp short seller of fraud
Hedge fund manager Jon Richard Carnes wrote a false negative report in 2011 about the silver miner in order to profit from its falling share price.
Northern Gateway pipeline approved by National Energy Board – with more than 200 conditions
Pipeline will open Alberta's oil sands to Asian markets.
Gold price drops to 3-year low
The gold price dropped 3.5% to a more than 3-year low on Thursday, after a decision by the US Fed to make cuts to its economic stimulus program boosted the dollar.
Unique, comfortable, lightweight and well-balanced pistol grip is ideal for field use
The pistol grip is designed for high performance in field settings. It allows researchers to take the measurements they need without worrying about the size or weight of their equipment.