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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SALEM, Ore. -- An ocean advisory panel Tuesday recommended only two "fishing-free" marine reserves off the Oregon coast, which would downsize Gov. Ted Kulongoski's vision for r...

(32 mins ago) China's central bank is considering hiking increasing gold reserves nearly seven-fold to spread risks in its huge foreign exchange holdings, state media reported. Beijing is mulling ...

Dublin-listed exploration company Ovoca Gold has agreed to sell off its Ayax subsidiary, which has a 100% interest in the Goltsovoye silver deposit in Russia. Ovoca plans to sell Ayax to Russian-base...

The Coalition for Space Exploration salutes the International Space Station (ISS), celebrating its 10th anniversary Nov. 20, 2008. Houston, Texas (

Gold and most other commodities retreated Tuesday, during another tumultuous day on Wall Street, as economic concerns once again weighed on investors.The commodities markets have largely followed the ...

Led by billionaire steel magnate Swraj Paul, wealthy Indian-origin businessmen in Britain have increased their wealth despite the global financial crisis, according to a list published Wednesday.

Agnico-Eagle Announces US$252 Million Private Placement

BacTech Announces Completion of Papua New Guinea Technical Report

Drilling Commences on Sarissa's Nemegosenda Carbonatite Property

Fluor Extends Strategic Outsourcing Contract With IBM