India's Nuclear Plants to Remain State Owned

Source: Nuclear Engineering International (8/16/10)

"India has no plans to allow private companies to set up nuclear plants."

India has no plans to allow private sector companies to set up nuclear power plants, Prithviraj Chavan, minister of state for science & technology and earth sciences has said. This goes against a recommendation from the prime minister's economic advisory council, which said that private investment in the sector would help the power-starved economy to grow.

Chavan told the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament that the government doesn't intend to change the related provision of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 for private participation in setting up nuclear power plants, at this stage. Currently, private companies can become involved in nuclear projects as minor partners in a government company.

In February, the government's economic advisory panel said that there was an 'urgent need' to make regulatory changes so that investment in the nuclear power-generation business could begin to flow, including from established private companies.

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Source: Streetwise Reports (07/13/2020)

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"China's export quota could be opportunity for Canadian miners"

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."