Energy Top Stories

Op-Ed: A realistic path for improved carbon performance in mining

Investors with deep pockets and major market influence are pushing for miners to adopt aggressive carbon reduction plans while the demand for improved environmental and social governance continues to intensify.

Anthony Milewski | May 19, 2021 | 1:59 pm

Once key to the economy, Bosnia’s coal mines face closure

Bosnia prepares to switch gradually from coal to renewable energy…

Reuters | May 19, 2021 | 7:45 am

Canada’s oil and gas industry recovery will take two years, analysts say

The International Energy Agency estimates global demand for petroleum products…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | May 18, 2021 | 3:09 pm

McIlvenna Bay becomes world’s first carbon neutral copper project

The milestone was reached following the completion of carbon purchases…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | May 18, 2021 | 12:32 pm

Newcrest sets target of net zero emissions by 2050

The goal relates to its Scope 1 and Scope 2…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 18, 2021 | 9:18 am

Miners rich in cash are aiming for fat dividends, debt payments

The mining industry is awash with cash, and so far it’s got two main uses — pay down debt and reward investors.

Bloomberg News | February 21, 2018 | 4:35 am

Glencore gives investors $2.9bn in dividends after ‘strongest’ results ever

The Swiss miner and commodities trader Glencore said its solid finances will let it to pursue more acquisitions if opportunities arise.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2018 | 3:44 am

BHP CEO will meet with activist Elliott to discuss demands

BHP’s first-half results missed analysts’ expectations and the shares fell 4.6 percent, on pace for the biggest daily drop since April.

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2018 | 11:11 am

BHP rebuffs Elliott as first-half profit hits three-year high

The New-York based fund argues an overhaul could add more than $22 billion in value for shareholders and wants BHP to conduct an independent study.

Bloomberg News | February 20, 2018 | 2:00 am

Colombia coal output down slightly in 2017 to 89.4 million tonnes

The biggest players in Colombia's coal industry are Drummond Co, Glencore Plc, Murray Energy Corp's Colombia Natural Resources, and Cerrejon.

Reuters | February 19, 2018 | 2:33 pm

Mining M&A jumps to 4-year high – expect more in 2018

New report says "deals in lithium, copper and cobalt are expected to feature high on the agenda of management teams across the industry."

Frik Els | February 19, 2018 | 10:43 am

Moody’s bullish on base metals, US steel

Base metals should continue to do well in 2018 along with the US steel industry, though American coal will continue to lose ground to natural gas.

MINING.com Editor | February 18, 2018 | 8:05 pm

This coal miner shows limits of Trump’s bid to rescue industry

To understand the big challenge facing U.S. coal miners, look no further than Cloud Peak Energy Inc.

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2018 | 3:29 pm

US seeks to boost output of 35 minerals, reduce import reliance

The administration wants to identify new domestic sources of critical minerals and increase domestic exploration, mining and recycling.

Reuters | February 16, 2018 | 3:13 pm

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