February 10, 2017 Scientist finds three new uranium-rich minerals in Utah The three new minerals, leesite, leószilárdite and redcanyonite, will allow researchers to study how different forms of uranium can propagate in the natural environment.
February 10, 2017 Canada’s Cameco posts $62 million loss hurt by sinking uranium prices Prices for the radioactive metal have fallen more than 50% since the Fukushima disaster in 2011
February 10, 2017 Oil sands an overlooked investment opportunity — BMO The bank believes that Canada’s oil patch may be "on the cusp of a new investment cycle” as oil settles into a US$50-60/bbl range.
February 10, 2017 Quebec pulls permits for Copper One’s exploration claims at Riviere Dore The miner says the decision is clearly “abusive” and it evidences “an excess of jurisdiction,” reason why it will appeal the resolution.
February 10, 2017 Coal dust near Great Barrier Reef worries scientists, environmentalists Coal has washed up very close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Australian authorities said, following an investigation into complaints of black dust on nearby beaches.
February 9, 2017 Anglo American to sell Kumba despite iron ore rally — experts While iron ore prices have climbed 90% in the last year to over $80 a tonne, the sale of Kumba would prove prudent for Anglo's long-term outlook, given its high…
February 9, 2017 Metso to support WWF Finland’s work to protect Saimaa ringed seal and John Nurminen Foundation’s Baltic Sea protection work Metso has signed a sponsorship agreement with WWF Finland and the John Nurminen Foundation. Metso's support will be focused on the WWF's Saimaa ringed seal conservation work and on the…
February 9, 2017 BHP to spend $2.2bn on US Mad Dog oil project Expansion has the potential to increase production to 140,000 barrels of oil per day from the about 80,000 barrels it currently generates.
February 9, 2017 Teck, Suncor up cost of Fort Hills oil sands project Cost per barrel, however, will remain at about $84,000 per flowing barrel of bitumen.
February 8, 2017 Locals ask Brazil to suspend Belo Sun’s gold mine licence Opponents claim the miner intends to use cyanide, depositing toxic waste in a dam located just 1.5 km from the Xingu River, a tributary of the Amazon.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
