February 4, 2016 US scientists figure cost-effective way to extract rare earths from coal The new mineral processing technique also makes the extraction environmentally friendly.
February 4, 2016 Suncor cuts spending by 10% after posting $2bn loss on writedowns The Canadian oil giant lowered capital spending plan to between $6bn and $6.5bn from a November estimate of $6.7bn to $7.3bn.
February 4, 2016 Russia cries Dyadya (Uncle), is Saudi Arabia listening? According to Bloomberg, the Russian Energy Ministry issued a statement that "Energy Minister Alexander Novak and the heads of Russia's biggest oil companies discussed the possibility of working with OPEC."
February 3, 2016 China ‘war on coal’ to drive labour unrest — report The country's renewable energy industry will benefit, as it is set to step in as a substitute for coal in the coming years.
February 3, 2016 India mulls key investment to set iron ore plants in Iran According to official figures, Iran has now more than $10 billion of investment pledges under its belt.
February 3, 2016 Eeva Sipilä appointed Metso’s CFO Metso Corporation's stock exchange release on February 3, 2016 at 2.30 EET
February 3, 2016 New electrolysis project makes power-to-gas commercially viable Researchers and engineers reduce costs of hydrogen production through technology transfer from automotive industry and advance the energy transition
February 3, 2016 PDAC recommends measures to support Canadian mineral exploration in pre-budget submission The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada is asking the government to increase the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) to 30% for a period of three years.
February 3, 2016 Chile’s court confirms 2nd highest fine in history for Caserones mine The copper mine, property of Japan's top smelter JX Nippon Mining & Metals, will have to pay $10.8 million for breaching environmental rules.
February 3, 2016 Luxembourg joins race to conquer space mining The move comes only three months after U.S. President Barack Obama signed a space exploitation law.
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