Coal’s perfect storm rattles home to $50B new projects

The US dollar has been on a tear. And for miners in certain jurisdictions, this has helped operators immensely, especially when coupled with lower fuel prices, which typically accounts for 15-20% of overhead.

Company is said to have sent out requests to investment banks as it seeks to hire an adviser to assist in the bidding process for Anglo American's niobium and phosphate business in Brazil.

Documentary to air Jan. 26 on PBS tells the story of how coal miners came together in a protracted struggle for their rights.

In his final State of the Union address, Obama said companies leasing coal and oil rights on federal land should pay more for the effects those fuels have on climate change.

That’s five coal mines that have shut down in B.C. in the last two years, thanks to a prolonged global glut and low prices for both thermal and metallurgical coal.

Even at $150 per barrel oil, renewable energy never had a chance at competing with fossil fuels!

The best way to make money as a mining investor is by owning a company that has exploration success, or being on the right side of commodity price moves.

Volatility and fair value.

New climate change regulations are believe to be the main challenge for Canadian businesses this year.