Coal ash heaps safe haven for endangered bees: study
Some endangered species, including insects that had been presumed extinct, were found thriving in the ash heaps at coal-fired power plants.
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Gold slips under $1,377 in wake of Bernanke, Fed’s minutes
Increasing fears that the Fed is planning to halt bond-buying scheme dent gold's appeal.
Australia coal industry threatened by major strike
Five unions representing Australian coal terminal employees are going on a strike at 6:30 a.m. Sydney time Friday.
BMO predicts diamond prices to rise 6% per year
Growing consumer demand in China and India combined with scarcer supplies will drive the market.
Vale reduces forecast by 30% for coal exports from Mozambique
Bad weather, labour disputes and lack of infrastructure have slowed output.
Malawi launches exploration for rare earth metals, natural gas
The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region.
Gold drops on record bear bets as silver slumps to 32-month low
Gold extended its longest slump in four years while silver tumbled to the lowest level since Sept. 2010.
Exploration underway around Pajarito Mountain in New Mexico
Drilling has started on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in a search for financially viable sources of rare earth elements to mine.
Canada Rare Earth Corp. identifies refinery development site in US
Company has signed on to acquire a location in the Pacific Northwest.