Energy Top Stories

Low oil prices for ‘foreseeable future’ led to Suncor writedown

The impairment was necessary as Suncor adjusted its global oil price forecast down about $10 per barrel.

Reuters | February 6, 2020 | 9:28 am

Finland gives green light to uranium mining

State-owned Terrafame plans to produce uranium at a mine that…

Reuters | February 6, 2020 | 7:38 am

Peabody Energy posts huge loss on weak coal fundamentals

It said that macro industry conditions, including a mild Northern…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2020 | 9:27 am

Botswana to accelerate $4 billion coal-to-liquid refinery project — minister

The government also expected to finalize power purchase agreements this…

Reuters | February 4, 2020 | 8:56 am

Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst

Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2020 | 6:44 am

Met coal price surge could revive giant Mozambique project

Vale reworks agreement with Japan's Mitsui that could breathe new life into $4.4 billion expansion of Moatize mine and railway in Southern African nation.

Frik Els | September 30, 2016 | 5:33 am

Enbridge selling major Saskatchewan pipeline system in Cdn$1 billion deal

Cash from the sale will be used to proceed with the takeover of Spectra Energy and fund other growth projects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2016 | 4:15 am

Market volatility means cash is king for mining and metals companies

Cash optimization, capital access and productivity top EY’s 2016-17 business risks.

Ernst & Young | September 29, 2016 | 11:50 am

South Africa’s mining industry continues to face tough times — PwC report

Companies had no choice but to cut back on new developments, re-focus on profitable production rather than maximum production and to save costs.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. ("PwC") | September 29, 2016 | 10:43 am

How much money have humans created?

People have created so much currency that it is almost hard to believe. Millions, billions, trillions... the numbers are so big that it is hard to picture. Today's video for The Money Project puts it all in context - and it's a must-watch.

The Money Project | September 29, 2016 | 10:14 am

Australia’s biggest underground mine halts production

The power outage was the product of strong winds and heavy rain caused by what has been called “the most extreme weather system” that has hit the area in decades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2016 | 9:23 am

Namibia’s new uranium mine to triple country’s output by 2017

The country is poised to becoming the world’s third largest producer of the commodity, as the massive Husab mine begins production in October.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2016 | 8:50 am

No rapid rebound for African mining

Despite continued investment in copper assets on the continent from China and India hunting for coal mines.

Frik Els | September 29, 2016 | 6:00 am

Extreme pollution forces China to shut down hundreds of coal, steel operations

The country’s state planner said it would also set up a no-coal zone in cities around Beijing in 2017 to try reducing the capital's hazardous smog levels.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2016 | 5:25 am

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