Energy Top Stories

Covid-19 effects to fast-track energy transition — report

The global pandemic caused energy demand to drop to levels not seen in 70 years. Moody's Investors Service says that's just the beginning.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2020 | 10:34 am

India to end decades-old state monopoly on coal

For the first time in almost 50 years, private companies…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2020 | 7:00 am

Mirage Energy gets $4bn to develop natural gas pipeline

The project will produce the largest natural gas storage facility…

MINING.com Editor | June 17, 2020 | 3:08 pm

Energy demand growth was slowing before covid-19, says BP

The oil major’s annual Statistical Review showed that growth in…

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2020 | 8:08 am

Charging points surge ahead of electric car boom

The number of publicly accessible charging points for electric vehicles…

Reuters | June 15, 2020 | 10:47 am

DRC says Ok for Glencore to take full control of Mutanda copper mine

Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu said he “didn’t believe” the government needed to authorize changes in ownership in that or any project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2017 | 10:02 am

Oil prices running out of reasons to rally

For the better part of two months, optimism surrounding the OPEC deal has buoyed oil prices, but bullish sentiment from speculators are showing early signs of abating, raising the possibility that the oil rally is running out of steam.

Oilprice.com | January 12, 2017 | 3:12 am

Private capital rotating into mining and metals

Private capital funds raised $2.1 billion for mining and metals investment in 2016 – this year 13 funds are targeting $10 billion says new study.

Frik Els | January 11, 2017 | 4:34 pm

The key to solving climate change a real money maker?

GoviEx uranium documentary

CEO.CA | January 11, 2017 | 12:49 pm

Canada’s gold miners to embrace green energy to control costs

Expected increased in the adoption of alternative energy sources by the country's gold sector to be boosted by recently passed regulations, such as the carbon tax.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 11, 2017 | 4:15 am

World Bank on a Trump economy and commodities

World Bank's 2017 outlook says US impact on commodity markets diminished, but it's still number 1 for oil and number 2 in copper, aluminum and lead.

Frik Els | January 10, 2017 | 8:48 pm

Coking coal price crashes through $200

Coking coal takes 6% tumble on Tuesday for a $120 a tonne decline over just six weeks.

Frik Els | January 10, 2017 | 12:18 pm

Erdene new gold zone at Mongolia Bayan Khundii project larger than expected

Bayan Khundii project went from greenfield prospect to being Erdene’s flagship asset in roughly nine months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2017 | 10:25 am

Poor uranium market conditions push Paladin Energy into restructuring

Proposed refinancing comes after Paladin failed to sell a 24% stake in its Langer Heinrich mine to China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), which was expected to fetch $175 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 10, 2017 | 9:17 am

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