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Coal expansion imperils water resources in China’s northwest

A new report released by Greenpeace claims that China's insatiable demand for coal could imperil fragile water resources in the country's vast north-western hinterland.

Marc Howe | August 15, 2012 | 12:18 am

The US has now installed enough wind turbines to power all California’s homes

Total US wind power capacity now sits at 50,000 megawatts, enough to power 12 million homes annually and according to energy officials nearly 70% of all of the equipment installed at US wind farms last year came from domestic manufacturers.

Frik Els | August 15, 2012 | 12:06 am

Copper snaps four day losing streak on upbeat EU growth data, strong US retail sales

Copper prices snapped a four-day losing streak on Tuesday following the release of EU growth data ahead of expectations and strong US retail sales data.

Marc Howe | August 14, 2012 | 11:25 pm

Romney hits back at Obama over ‘war on coal’

"This is a time for truth. If you don't believe in coal, if you don't believe in energy independence for America, then say it."

Frik Els | August 14, 2012 | 11:17 pm

Education and Technology for more Safety at Mine Sites

Spillard Safety Systems provides technology for vehicles such as a 360 degree surround camera to improve safety and visibility, but the company […]

Susanne Iberle | August 14, 2012 | 10:55 pm

Nobel laureate to Africa’s new resource rich: You’ll probably end up poor

Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel laureate in economics and professor at Columbia University, has some sobering thoughts for Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, and Mozambique.

Frik Els | August 14, 2012 | 10:09 pm

UN study to examine impact of Australian mining industry on aboriginal communities

A study undertaken by the UN on the impact of the global resources sector on the world's indigenous communities is set to make the Australian mining industry an area of focus.

Marc Howe | August 14, 2012 | 5:17 pm

Barkerville halted

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada applied a temporary suspension of trading for Barkerville Gold Mines on Tuesday, in light of the imminent release of the company's 43-101 is set to be released today.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2012 | 4:11 pm

Kimberley Process in search of new conflict diamonds definition

Kimberley Process leader Gillian Milovanovic is proposing a new definition of conflict diamonds to include acts of violence and broader human rights issues.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2012 | 3:25 pm

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