Not so prolific: US shale faces a reality check
The collapse of oil prices has forced the U.S. shale industry to slash production costs.
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Lab-made diamond harder than the natural gem
Diamonds' position at the pinnacle of the Mohs scale could be in jeopardy according to recent research by scientists at Australian National University.
Agnico Eagle buys into Yukon’s White Gold district
Canadian gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX,NYSE:AGM) is grabbing a significant land position in a well-known Yukon gold play that has already yielded two purchases by major gold mining companies.
Canadian Natural sells pipeline stake for half a billion
One of the largest Canadian oil and gas companies has sold its stake in a major pipeline system linking it and other major oil producers in northern Alberta.
Bill Gates bets on clean energy with $1 billion fund
The goal, in Gates’ own words, is to build companies that will help “deliver the next generation of reliable, affordable, and emissions-free energy to the world.”
BSGR to file multi-billion lawsuit against Rio over Simandou
BSGR will sue Rio Tinto in the English High Court to recover losses allegedly caused by Rio's actions, which run to several billions of dollars.
Namibia’s new uranium mine to boost growth, make it world’s third producer
The country's uranium output is expected to triple in 2017 as the massive Husab mine begins production.
Mining must “court” US judiciary as NGOs file more lawsuits
The Trump Administration will find it difficult to use the stroke of a pen to overturn policies and regulations pertaining to climate change, endangered species, and other key issues according to experts.
Gold price forecast to soar 50 per cent up next year amid euro-zone uncertainties
Gold traders expect the price of gold to climb between 25 per cent to 50 per cent next year as a coming swarm of political uncertainties will lead investors to bet on the precious metal.
