EU Should Promote Nuclear Energy to Meet Power Needs

Source: Dow Jones (2/8/08)

The E.U. "should seriously consider including the nuclear option in their public debate and energy policies," the World Energy Council said in a report. Europe also needs "colossal investments" to develop infrastructure in producing and distributing energy, it said.

The European Union should promote the use of nuclear energy to meet its power needs and cut dependency on imports, a London-based energy think-tank said Wednesday.

The E.U. "should seriously consider including the nuclear option in their public debate and energy policies," the World Energy Council said in a report. Europe also needs "colossal investments" to develop infrastructure in producing and distributing energy, it said.

Europe imports 50% of its energy needs, making it the world's largest importer of energy. This will to rise to 70% by 2030 if countries don't address the issue, the WEC said...

Nuclear energy currently provides one third of the European Union's electricity supply, the WEC said. Its use isn't evenly spread among E.U. member states, with France relying on it for about 80% of its electricity production, and Italy having banned its use since 1987.

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Mexico: Gold's Next Powerhouse Player
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (11/03/2009)

As the world's key gold producing nations struggle mostly in vain to replenish dwindling below-ground supplies, Mexico is bucking the trend in a big way.

Where Have All the Gold Mines Gone?
Source: Brent Cook, Exploration Insights (04/14/2009)

Given the declining global gold production, mining companies’ demand for reserve replacement and the acute dearth of new gold discoveries, there is no doubt that real economic discoveries will be exceptionally valuable. . .the opportunity for stellar profits is the best it has probably ever been. Identifying the few successes, however, will require vigilant and constant technical assessment of geology and drill results, always with an eye to mine economics.

Congo Completes Mining Review, Says Majors Quit Talks
Source: Reuters (12/20/2008)

"Review process is extended an additional 45 days to allow six companies to return to the negotiating table for direct talks with government ministers."