Energy Top Stories

Energy Fuels to acquire Prompt Fission Neutron technology

The Colorado-based company will become sole owner of the PFN technology, critical to uranium production.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 7, 2020 | 6:20 am

Renewables beat coal in the US in April

In a first for any month, renewables generated more electricity…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 6, 2020 | 6:20 am

Researchers eye intelligent battery management system for better cycle life

Improving cycle life may help reduce the overall cost of…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 6, 2020 | 6:10 am

Gran Colombia invests in solar project

The 11.2 MW solar project has an estimated capital cost…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 5, 2020 | 11:02 am

Coal snags $31 million in US stimulus loans for small business

The coal company funding came after the industry successfully lobbied…

Bloomberg News | May 5, 2020 | 9:20 am

Glencore to resume dividend in 2017 as debt reduction on track

Soaring coal prices have helped Glencore, the world’s biggest provider of the thermal kind, straighten its balance sheet.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2016 | 3:48 am

Study: Private capital investment in US coal is over

At over $43 billion, 2016 is set to be a record year for raising capital to invest in North America's energy sector, but not a single fund is targeting coal.

Frik Els | November 30, 2016 | 5:55 pm

Mining accidents in China to spike as country digs more coal

In the last week alone, seven miners have been killed and 22 others remain trapped, following two accidents in local coal operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2016 | 4:05 am

Trudeau approves Trans Mountain pipeline, kills Northern Gateway

Trudeau approves Trans Mountain and Line 3 replacement project, rejects Northern Gateway.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | November 30, 2016 | 1:00 am

SEC said to be probing Rio Mozambique coal deal

World number two miner acquired Southern African coal assets for $3.7 billion in 2011 – sold it for $50 million three years later.

Frik Els | November 28, 2016 | 5:32 pm

Trump infrastructure bump forecast for global economy

New report predicts US infrastructure spending promised by president-elect could propel global growth to highest since 2011 further boosting metals demand.

Frik Els | November 28, 2016 | 5:09 pm

Alpha Natural execs. face fraud charges for failing to disclose $100M in liabilities

Regulators argue the undisclosed liabilities increase the probability that the state will be left with claims under the surface-mining and other environmental laws.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2016 | 8:21 am

CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue

Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.

Frik Els | November 27, 2016 | 11:00 pm

Oil comes back to life in Canada

Two years after the collapse in oil prices forced the oil and gas industry to scale back drilling, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) is forecasting a year-over-year increase in the number of wells drilled in Canada.

Oilprice.com | November 27, 2016 | 4:54 pm

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