Nebraska OK’s Keystone XL Pipeline, but more obstacles in the horizon
State has approved controversial project but insisted on alternative route, could add further complications.
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Copper Mountain bids $70M for Altona Mining
The Vancouver-based miner wants to form a major new copper producer.
Canadian agency clears up world’s largest gold project permitting process
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South Africa’s parliament delays passing key mining law
Lawmakers will miss a December target to pass changes to mineral resource laws, seen as key for greater investor certainty.
Canada’s Wealth Minerals, Chinese firm to bid for world’s largest lithium miner
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Scientists produce high-grade rare earths from coal
University of Kentucky researchers used an environmentally-conscious and cost-effective process.
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Canadian diamond producer to resume mining off Namibian coast
In an alliance with International Mining and Dredging Holdings, the Canadian miner ran a bulk sampling program whose results "were extremely encouraging."