China’s nuclear war on coal
Beijing's already cut coal miners working hours by 16% and plans to eliminate 500 million tonnes of coal capacity within just 3–5 years.
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Australian gold mining’s Fifth Avenue.
Today, with the gold-mining sector in good financial shape, some historic mines in the region are being revived or expanded.
Five charts showing why gold stocks have never been this cheap! – 1 year later
Almost one year ago we released these five charts, demonstrating the extreme nature of the bear market in gold stocks. The charts went viral and since then gold stocks have recovered just as we predicted.
Centerra Gold to keep Kumtor mine open as Kyrgyzstan hands key permits
The company is yet to receive an approval of its Kumtor’s 2016 mine plan, which it requires to continue operating the mine beyond June 30.
Primero Mining wants Canadian Gov’t to intervene in tax dispute with Mexico
The silver miner says Ottawa needs to press Mexican authorities to ensure Canadian investors are treated fairly.
Move over oil – lithium is the future of transportation
Just a few years ago, we would have scoffed at the idea that electric vehicles could be mainstream anytime soon, or that the global appetite for lithium-ion batteries and mass power storage would be so voracious, and so sudden.
BC’s mine minister won’t run for re-election
Leaving at the "top of my game."
Nichols: Bremain pullback in gold price a bargain opportunity
Polls showing a continuation of the status quo in Britain prompted a sell-off in gold this week, but the global economic backdrop remains good for gold.
INFOGRAPHIC: The evolution of battery technology
Battery technology already makes electric cars possible, as well as helping us to store emergency power, fly satellites, and use portable electronic devices.