November 27, 2016

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…

November 27, 2016

China risks wasting $490 billion on unneeded coal plants — study

Slowing power demand growth and low carbon capacity targets in China's latest five-year plan are found to be squeezing coal generation out of the power mix.

November 25, 2016

Alberta inks $1.36bn deal with three firms to shut down coal plants

Payments will be done over the next 14 years to compensate the firm for shutting down their plants earlier than originally planned.

November 25, 2016

South32 looking for more coking coal mines

The company, however, has decided to stay away from thermal coal assets due mainly to uncertainties over demand linked to climate concerns.

November 25, 2016

Donald Trump’s stock in Dakota Access oil pipeline company prompts concern

Trump’s investments could affect any decision he makes on the US$3.8 billion project as president.

November 24, 2016

Finland to ban coal use for energy by 2030

Coal use has been steadily falling in the European nation since 2011 and it currently generates barely 8% of its power needs.

November 24, 2016

B.C. First Nations, government ink multi-million dollar Coastal GasLink deal

The new new agreement on the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline project will help ensure that the Saulteau community can participate in and benefit from B.C.'s LNG opportunity.

November 23, 2016

Essential mining laws in Western Australia you must know

Mining. No, not the explosive type, but the other where excavation of the Earth takes place in search of minerals for extraction. But, before you get out there prospecting, you…

November 23, 2016

Rio Tinto sells Scottish aluminum assets for $410 million

With this deal, Rio has now agreed to more than $1.3bn in divestments this year.

November 23, 2016

Oil consumption outlook fuels further pipeline debate

Fossil-fuel-free future far off as world demand to increase, says the International Energy Agency.