July 15, 2015

Alliant Energy to fork out over $7 million on cutting pollution from coal-fired power plants

Spending corresponds to a $1.1 million pollution fine and further $6 million on environmental mitigation projects.

July 15, 2015

BHP Billiton to take a $2.8 billion write-down on US assets

With this impairment BHP will have written down its oil and gas business by more than $4 billion since 2011.

July 14, 2015

Suncor Energy tests use of radio waves instead of water at oil sands

Instead of high-pressure steam, Canada's largest oil and gas producer wants to send radio waves down to heat the bitumen.

July 14, 2015

Congo’s Gecamines sells copper assets to Chinese for $52 million

The deal increases Chinese miners presence in Congo, which is Africa’s top copper producer and the world’s largest producer of cobalt.

July 14, 2015

Gold prices weaker on latest Greek bailout agreement, but demand for physical remains robust

Gold prices continue to remain under pressure after hitting a four-month low on Friday, as the dollar tumbled against the euro on signs of renewed optimism that Greece may secure…

July 14, 2015

Iran, World powers reach ‘historic’ nuclear deal

The agreement ends decades of economic sanctions against Iran, and includes reductions in centrifuges, international inspections.

July 14, 2015

Greeks can’t tap cash, gold, silver in safety deposit boxes

The notion that safe deposit boxes – facilities that are used by many precious metals investors and others seeking to safeguard their wealth and valuables – need to come under…

July 13, 2015

Wildfires in Western Canada force miners to halt operations, shipments

Production hasn't been affected so far, but some companies such as Cameco and Areva Resources had to suspend shipments.

July 13, 2015

Russia to sell enriched uranium to Europe

Russia’s top exporter of primary stage nuclear material has completed a pilot shipment to Germany and Sweden via its northern Ust-Luga seaport.

July 13, 2015

Iran permission to sell uranium, other nuclear products imminent — report

The potential agreement could resolve a 12-year dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.