Energy Top Stories

China’s coal output hits highest in over 3 years as mines start up

"It is now possible that Shaanxi will implement the strictest-ever regulations on illegal production, which would significantly reduce output in the province for the year," - Wood Mackenzie

Reuters | January 21, 2019 | 9:49 am

Record $93B private capital flows into natural resources

But only sliver of funds raised destined for mining and…

Frik Els | January 18, 2019 | 2:43 pm

Germany’s 2019 hard coal imports seen rising after mining ends

Germany is expected to import 45 million tonnes of hard…

Reuters | January 18, 2019 | 9:28 am

China’s slowdown is miners’ single biggest fear this year — report

Based on answers from 51 senior executives, lawyers White &…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2019 | 2:50 am

Spey Resources betting on vanadium

Spey decided to buy a property in Utah due to…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 17, 2019 | 7:03 am

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Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission determines that most of the economy would be unaffected by a carbon tax

“It’s very important to think about designing a carbon price system that takes seriously the competitiveness challenges,” said Chris Ragan, chair of the commission.

Business in Vancouver - Jen St. Denis | November 18, 2015 | 2:06 am

Teck Resources to axe 1,000 jobs, lowers dividend

With the announced cuts the diversified miner brings the total redundancies over the past 18 months to about 2,000.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2015 | 2:02 am

The collapse of commodities in one simple chart

Year to date gold is one of the better performers, but rhodium comes off worst.

Visual Capitalist | November 18, 2015 | 1:37 am

Saudis planning for a war of attrition in Europe with Russia’s oil industry

Russia sends 70 percent of its oil to Europe, but Saudi Arabia has been making inroads in the European market amid the oil price downturn.

Oilprice.com | November 18, 2015 | 12:29 am

Cliffs to halt operations at Minnesota iron ore mine

The move will help the cash-strapped coal and iron ore miner to continue operating for the short term.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2015 | 8:18 am

Rio Tinto to close Queensland coal mine if extension gets rejected

The company said that extending Kestrel, its only underground coal operation, would add 20 years to the mine’s life.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2015 | 3:08 am

Vale: ‘Several years’ to recover from Brazil mine disaster

Mine waste has oozed 440 kilometres downstream and now covers two states.

Frik Els | November 16, 2015 | 1:52 pm

Caterpillar: Supercycle China isn’t coming back

Sales of excavators expected in China for entire 2015 is fewer than the total in March 2011 alone.

Frik Els | November 16, 2015 | 12:30 pm

Defence of West Virginia’s former ‘King of Coal’ rests without calling witnesses

Former Massey Energy CEO, Don Blankenship, could face up to 30 years in prison in relation with a deadly 2010 mine accident in West Virginia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2015 | 9:36 am

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