Was the earthquake in Mineral Virginia man-made?

Probing the cause Earthquakes in eastern America are rare, though do happen. A big one is expected in New Madrid Missouri, though that is past the Eastern Continental divide well centered in the Mid West. When...

Venezuelan polo horses died of a selenium mineral overdose

The 21 polo horses that died right before a Florida competition earlier this month were found to have been given an overdose of selenium, an ingredient in a vitamin supplement, that was made up by Franck's Pharmacy. They mixed up a vitamin and mineral supplement that was...

Canaries: what mining issues say about environmental protection

The mining industry, and the laws and regulations that govern it, has historically been a bellwether for the state of environmental protections in Canada.  This week, Krystyn and Mark speak with Joan Barton...

The case for selling asbestos: Canada major exporter

Barry Artiste Op/Ed The case for exporting Cancer in Mineral form is Politics, plain and simple. Asbestos, Quebec is a small town, with a small population, but a big Liberal stronghold in the region by those...

Gunbattle in Assam, 7 extreamist dead

" Troops killed at least seven heavily armed militants in a fierce gun battle in the troubled northeastern Assam on Friday, a military spokesman said. India's military said they had not identified the guerrilla...

Pakistan shutds down Asia's biggest salt mine

The Punjab Mineral Department in Pakistan has ordered shut the biggest salt mine of Asia located in the centre of the Salt Range in the northeast of the country, terming it dangerous. The order was passed during a visit of the Rawalpindi Mines Inspector Dilshad Baloch to the...

Sex & Drugs for Oil Contracts & Royalties at US Interior Department

"(CBS/ AP) Government officials handling billions of dollars in oil royalties engaged in illicit sex with employees of energy companies they were dealing with and received numerous gifts from them, federal investigators said Wednesday. The allegations of bad behavior...

India plans to build eight 700-MW nuclear plants

"The country plans to build eight 700-MW nuclear plants to boost its nuclear power generation capacity to about 10,000 MW and is stepping up exploration to uncover new uranium mines, a top Atomic Energy Commission official has said. At present the country has a nuclear...

Mongolia votes in key elections

The polls have opened in Mongolia for the first general election in four years."Voters started queuing well before polling stations opened, many riding into villages on camel and horseback to cast their votes. Mongolia's potential mineral wealth has been a campaign issue,...

Summertime is coming, sandy beaches are beckoning - Vietnam Beaches

As summer approaches onecan feel the calling of the blue-sky sea and the sandy beaches of Vietnam. The country has in excess of over 3,000 kilometers ofcoastlines, providing excellent location for scuba diving...

Beauty Basics - Eight Tips For Naturally Beautiful Skin

"Not sure what to look for when choosing cosmetics? Need some advice on taking care of your skin? Here are eight tips to help your skin look and feel its best."

Jurassic Dinosaur Dung Sold at NYC Auction for Nearly $1,000

" NEW YORK (AP)  -- A 130-million-year-old pile of poo goes for $960.A spokeswoman for Bonhams New York says the prehistoric deposit fetched more than its pre-auction estimate of $450 Wednesday night in Manhattan.The auction house says the dinosaur dung is Jurassic...

Grand Canyon Millions of Years Older Than Previously Thought

Interesting that this information has just been released, just a day after the huge manmade flooding that was done in the Grand Canyon. "The Grand Canyon, carved out over the eons by rushing river water, began to...

President asks Pertamina to operate Natuna oil block

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked state oil company PT Pertamina to be ready to exploit natural gas reserves in the Block D Alpha Natuna area in Riau Islands province.Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said here...

Newmont: divestment runs as scheduled

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT) believed that its divestment process had been going on properly, and therefore was shocked to learn that it had been declared in default status. "We are shocked to receive the letter on a default signed by the director...

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