Australia's Environment Minister has approved plans by Heathgate Resources to expand its uranium mining operations in South Australia

Of China's several coal to oil projects only two have survived suspension as the country battles with tight coal supplies and consequent power shortages

In one of the most expensive ballot fights in Alaska history, Alaskan voters agreed with miners and state regulators that Alaska mines would suffer serious harm if a clean water initiative--aimed at stopping the controversial Pebble copper-gold project--was enacted.

The Premier of Western Australia, Alan Carpenter, received a political barb from an unexpected quarter for the State election to be held on September 6 when the Western Desert Lands Corporation (WDLAC) - representing the Martu Aboriginal people - gave him a broadside over his dogged anti uranium mining stance

The Guinean President Lansana Conte appears to have arbitrarily sacked his Mines Minster, Ahmed Kante, who had launched a major review of the country's mining development contracts.