March 21, 2017 A viable, low-carbon path toward energy security for Japan’s post-Fukushima economy Eliminating high-risk dependence on imported fuels; vast potential in renewables and buildout around domestic technology advantages; stranded assets in coal projects; little chance of nuclear industry recovery.
March 21, 2017 Tribunal favours Barrick, Antofagasta in Pakistan lease denial case The International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) said Pakistan violated several provisions of its bilateral investment treaty with Australia, where the joint venture between Barrick and Antofagasta is…
March 20, 2017 $5.5 billion private capital ready to invest in mining "Investors are willing to back their positive sentiment towards natural resources with fresh capital commitments," says new study.
March 20, 2017 North Korea admits six died in iron ore mine accident Seven miners were initially trapped after the Jan. 9 incident at the Unryul iron ore mine, but only one survived.
March 20, 2017 Polemic Carmichael coal project in Australia to get going as early as August Work on the delayed mine to start shortly after the federal government grants it final approval, which is expected before the end of May.
March 17, 2017 Workers at Freeport’s Cerro Verde copper mine to go on indefinite strike Around 1,300 unionized miners plan to start an indefinite stoppage at Peru's largest copper mine beginning March 24.
March 17, 2017 Caterpillar hires former US Attorney General for help with probe William P. Barr will help Caterpillar face a federal investigation related to profits earned by CSARL, its Swiss parts subsidiary.
March 16, 2017 Rick Rule on Uranium: Early means wrong, unless… In an exclusive Q&A session for Sprott Private Wealth clients, Rick Rule shared his thoughts on the uranium market and explained why speculators shouldn't worry too much about being early.
March 16, 2017 World’s top diamond miner Alrosa quadruples profit amid sector recovery The Russian miner said profit attributable to shareholders totalled $2.25 billion (131.39bn roubles) last year, versus $530K (30.67bn) roubles in 2015.
March 16, 2017 Indian billionaire Agarwal goes after 12% of Anglo American Deal would make of Volcan Investments Ltd., Agarwal's family trust, the second-largest investor in Anglo American.
Gold and silver prices stumble at the end of best year since the 1970s Both metals are on track for their best year since 1979. December 31, 2025 | 12:59 pm
