[Business Wire] – Royal Gold, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared its third quarter dividend of US$0.22 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on July 17, 2015, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 2, 2015.
By Valerie Volcovici and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fracking has not led to widespread pollution of drinking water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday in a long-awaited draft study, but warned that certain drilling activities could pose risks. The study, requested by Congress and five years in the making, found specific instances where water sources were affected by hydraulic fracturing, the injection of large amounts of sand,
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hydraulic fracturing activities have not led to widespread harm to drinking water in the United States, but the controversial drilling technique could affect drinking water if safeguards are not maintained, the government said Thursday.
Swedish furniture giant IKEA said Thursday it would invest 600 million euros ($677 million) in renewable energy over five years in a bid to become energy independent by 2020. Being energy independent would mean it produces as much renewable energy as it consumes in its buildings. “The majority of the new commitment (500 million euros) will be invested in wind energy and around 100 million euros is expected to be
U.S. stocks followed European markets lower on Thursday as a deadline approached in Greece’s debt talks. Greece remained stuck in negotiations with its creditors over releasing more emergency funds ahead …
