CanAlaska to undertake uranium exploration with Chinese mining partner

December 2, 2008 Filed Under: Molybdenum Mining, Uranium Mining  

CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. announce that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with East Nickel Mining Inc. to undertake joint exploration for uranium on its 100%-owned North East Wollaston Project. As outlined in the MOU, ERI may earn a 40% interest in the Project by undertaking a minimum of 100,000 metres of diamond drilling within 5 years. ERI may earn a 70% interest in the Project by undertaking... 

Sunflower decision spurs $789,000 in lobbyist spending for Kansas coal-fired plants

April 16, 2008 Filed Under: Coal Mining  

Lobbyists have reported spending more than $789,000 during the ongoing debate over two proposed coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas, most of it on efforts to sway public opinion. Opponents of the plants initially reported putting far more money into their public relations campaign. But since the year began, supporters have reported six times as much spending, reports filed by individual lobbyists...