Energy Top Stories

Global coal power falls for first time even as China builds more

The net decline of 2.9 gigawatts may be small, but marks a turning point.

Bloomberg News | August 3, 2020 | 8:38 am

Deep-sea minerals could meet the demands of battery supply chains – but should they?

Concerned scientists have highlighted our limited knowledge of the deep-sea…

Winnie Yeh - World Economic Forum | July 31, 2020 | 10:51 am

US appoints coordinator for Arctic policy as mineral race heats up

US announced a $12 million economic aid package for Greenland,…

Reuters | July 29, 2020 | 2:04 pm

US coal consumption drops to record low

Power plants burned just 27.4 million short tons in April,…

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2020 | 11:44 am

Cameco to restart Cigar Lake in September

The Uranium major reported a net loss of $53 million…

Jackson Chen | July 29, 2020 | 9:48 am

Atlas Copco to split in two, appoints new CEO

The Swedish company plans to list its mining tools division by 2018 in the biggest-ever shakeup of the group, which could spark takeover interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2017 | 3:35 am

Europe in favour of oil sands-friendly deal with Canada

Lawmakers have voted in favour of pushing ahead with a trade deal that would allow Canadian oil sand producers to export more crude to the old continent.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2017 | 10:31 am

US Gov’t mulls raising royalties for coal mining in public lands

The Obama administration has called for a broad array of reforms to its coal-leasing program, including royalty rates increases.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2017 | 6:25 am

Another 37 conditions for Trans Mountain pipeline

Court forced B.C. to issue its own environmental certificate on pipeline expansion.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | January 13, 2017 | 3:00 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

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