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AP: GOP lawmakers seek vote on Pa. drilling bill
A final framework is at hand on sweeping legislation to impose an impact fee and update safety regulations on Pennsylvania's booming natural gas industry, top Republican state lawmakers say.Republicans ... Read
Shareholders sue Hecla Mining Co. after deaths
Some shareholders have sued Hecla Mining Co. for stock losses they endured after the federal government shut down the Lucky Friday Mine for safety violations.The Bricklayers of Western Pennsylvania Pension ... Read
Final Glance: Silver companies
Shares of some top silver companies were mixed at the close of trading:Hecla Mining Co. rose $.06 or 1.1 percent, to $5.40.Pan American Silver Corp. fell $.01 or percent, to $24.02.Silver Standard Resources ... Read
Final Glance: Gold companies
Shares of some top gold companies were down at the close of trading:Barrick Gold Corp. fell $.76 or 1.5 percent, to $49.07.Gold Fields fell $.29 or 1.7 percent, to $16.50.GoldCorp. fell $1.09 or 2.2 percent, ... Read
Final Glance: Coal companies
Shares of some top coal companies were mixed at the close of trading:Arch Coal rose $.21 or 1.4 percent, to $15.70.Consol Energy Inc. fell $.06 or .2 percent, to $37.67.Peabody Energy rose $.61 or 1.6 ... Read
Oil prices rise after drop in US hiring expands
A surge in U.S. hiring lifted oil prices for the first time in a week. As more Americans commute to work and the economy picks up, demand for energy is expected to rise.U.S. benchmark crude increased by ... Read
Grain futures mixed, livestock prices fall
Grains futures traded mixed Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade.Wheat for March delivery fell 2 cents to $6.6075 a bushel; March corn rose 1.50 cent to $6.4450 a bushel; March oats rose 6.25 cents to ... Read
Oil prices rise after drop in US unemployment rate
A surge in U.S. hiring lifted oil prices for the first time in a week. As more Americans commute to work and the economy picks up, demand for energy is expected to rise.Here's a breakdown of how energy ... Read
Midday Glance: Silver companies
Shares of some top silver companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:Hecla Mining Co. rose $.04 or .7 percent, to $5.38.Pan American Silver Corp. fell $.10 or .4 percent, to $23.93.Silver Standard Resources Inc. fell ... Read
Midday Glance: Gold companies
Shares of some top gold companies are down at 1 p.m.:Barrick Gold Corp. fell $.87 or 1.7 percent, to $48.96.Gold Fields fell $.28 or 1.7 percent, to $16.51.GoldCorp. fell $.84 or 1.7 percent, to $47.86.Newmont ... Read
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