From uranium to cobalt: A Canadian’s miner strategy to diversify
From focusing on copper and uranium in Saskatchewan, Forum now wants to work on extracting a wider array of minerals in the US.
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Anglo-Australian miner wants to explore the Pyrenees
Apollo Minerals talks about its project on the Spanish-French border.
Copper nanoparticle ink is a thing and scientist want to use it for printing
Copper nanoparticle ink can be used to print cheaper electronic circuits.
U.S. sets Nov. 12 deadline for investors to divest holdings of Rusal, EN+
The U.S. Treasury in April imposed sanctions against billionaire Oleg Deripaska and eight companies in which he is a large shareholder, including aluminum exporter Rusal, in response to what it termed "malign activities" by Russia.
U.S. backs protecting Yellowstone’s northern gateway from mining
New mining claims should be banned for 20 years on more than 30,000 acres north of Yellowstone National Park.
Nevada Copper building first US copper mine in a decade
Pumpkin Hollow goes into production next year, but the underground mine is only the first phase of a planned Nevada copper operation four times the size.
Germany’s move to scrap coal is said to boost cost for taxpayers
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s plan to close Germany’s remaining coal-fired power stations will drive up subsidies for regions that mine the commodity.
Mongolian court says copper mine nationalisation broke laws
The Mongolian government broke laws during a controversial attempt to seize full control over the Erdenet copper mine.
South Africa’s NUM union signs wage deal with AngloGold
South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) signed a three-year wage deal with AngloGold Ashanti, inking the same agreement that other unions reached with the company earlier in the week.
