Energy Top Stories

UK coal mine dilemma pits energy crisis against green goals

At the dormant Haig Pit in Whitehaven, there are signs that an activity long considered dead wants to come back to life.

Bloomberg News | August 14, 2022 | 10:31 am

Coal giants are making mega profits as climate crisis grips the world

It’s never been a better time to make money by…

Bloomberg News | August 13, 2022 | 1:36 pm

Stanmore Coal pays Mitsui $380m for full control of Queensland coal mines

Stanmore is buying the remaining 20% stake in the metallurgical…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2022 | 3:49 am

BHP, Pan Pacific Copper and Norsepower partner to reduce emissions on shipping routes

Aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on routes between…

Staff Writer | August 11, 2022 | 3:28 pm

First Nation, utility company reach agreement on British Columbia LNG plant expansion

FortisBC is planning to spend billions expanding to serve a…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | August 10, 2022 | 1:25 pm

Germany’s plan to exit coal by 2038 made law

The lower house of parliament has passed a bill on the country’s exit from coal as a power source.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2020 | 3:53 am

Saudi Arabia eyes total dominance in oil and gas

Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz claimed last week that the Kingdom will be the world’s biggest hydrocarbon producer “even” in 2050.

Oilprice.com | July 2, 2020 | 3:08 pm

Hydrogen to fuel giant mining trucks in green shift by Anglo

The hydrogen truck could cut emissions at Anglo’s mines to zero.

Bloomberg News | July 1, 2020 | 8:35 am

BHP overstayed in petroleum — time to exit

The world’s largest digger is among the last heavyweights to mix mines with a significant presence in oil.

Bloomberg Opinion | June 30, 2020 | 9:20 am

EU climate transition needs mineral miners, not coal miners

The EU has proposed a $44.9 billion fund that could support new mining projects.

Reuters | June 29, 2020 | 11:29 am

Mining’s evolving role in a post covid-19 world

Is it the pandemic we had to have?

Rob Tyson - Mining International Inc. | June 24, 2020 | 2:11 pm

BHP to sell Australian thermal coal mine

The world's largest miner has hired Macquarie Bank and JP Morgan to sell its Mt Arthur thermal coal mine in NSW.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2020 | 6:17 am

Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2020 | 3:55 am

Europe targets US coal in election-year trade staredown

Targeting the $2.7-billion in coal exports to the EU would hit at the base of Trump’s support.

Bloomberg News | June 23, 2020 | 8:46 am

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