February 24, 2020

‘Nail in the coffin’: Era of big oil sands mines may be over

Cancellation of Teck project in Alberta epitomizes the struggles of an industry that has seen most investors flee.

February 24, 2020

Barrick and Newmont to reduce coal use at Nevada JV

Conversion of TS Coal Power Plant into a facility that also produces power from natural gas can cut carbon emissions 50%.

February 24, 2020

Teck walks away from Frontier oilsands project

The decision marks the end of a project that’s been a decade in the making and passed both federal and provincial regulatory hurdles.

February 23, 2020

As Teck oil sands mine hopes for okay from Canada’s Trudeau, 20 other projects on hold

Companies are delaying investment decisions hoping for new pipelines and higher prices.

February 21, 2020

Wyoming vs Washington: Interstate showdown over last major coal export project

The case breaks down into two parts: a state’s right to impose environmental laws versus constitutional rights to access commerce.

February 21, 2020

Teck tumbles after cutting steelmaking coal target amid virus

The Vancouver-based company will temporarily reduce production and shut down its Neptune shipping terminal.

February 21, 2020

Teck warns of C$1.13bn hit if Trudeau rejects Frontier project

The warning came as Teck reported a 76% fall in fourth-quarter adjusted profit.

February 21, 2020

BP slammed for lofty climate change ambition, Rio ignored for small step

Two major resource companies made two very different announcements recently, both on the theme of addressing climate change.

February 20, 2020

Fires and climate fears rattle Australia’s giant coal lobby

Australia's devastating bushfire season has fuelled public anger towards powerful lobby groups that support new coal mines.

February 18, 2020

Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri

The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network.