Energy Top Stories

Is coal’s slump overdone? Australia’s resilient exports suggest maybe

There are some signs that the rapid decline in thermal coal prices in recent months has moved the market into oversold territory.

Reuters | April 8, 2019 | 9:26 am

Mining students learn to develop feasibility studies using high-tech solution

The Riivos-built mining financial technology software helps them spend less…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 8, 2019 | 6:40 am

$6 billion private capital ready to invest in mining

Fundraising by unlisted funds for investment in natural resource reached…

Frik Els | April 5, 2019 | 12:39 pm

Norway wealth fund to tighten coal ban, add green infrastructure

The government proposes to expand its coal ban by adding…

Bloomberg News | April 5, 2019 | 9:40 am

Profitable coal trade beckons buyers brave enough to test China

It’s high quality and the price is a bargain, but…

Bloomberg News | April 4, 2019 | 2:18 pm

The world’s 10 coldest mines

With temperatures that can drop to nearly -50°C, these mines offer some of the most challenging working conditions in the world.

Frik Els | January 4, 2016 | 10:17 am

Cape Breton massive coal mine looking for workers… in Alberta

Halifax-based Kameron Coal is looking for people with experience in room and pillar mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2016 | 9:20 am

China rings in 2016 with a stock market crash

Gold and oil benefited from the collapse, while base metals and most diversified miners suffered from it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 4, 2016 | 7:50 am

Veteran investor Rick Rule reveals a unique arbitrage opportunity

Rick praises innovative precious metals streams on base metal projects and one Canadian company that is adding value and being rewarded for it.

The Gold Report | January 4, 2016 | 3:21 am

B.C. mulls rescue as miners struggle

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett rang in 2016 with thoughts of a potential rescue package for B.C.’s beleaguered mining industry on his mind to ward off potential shutdowns.

Vancouver Sun | January 4, 2016 | 2:00 am

BC mining companies may get help paying for electricity

BC Hydro expects to raise rates by 28% over the next five years.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 31, 2015 | 10:08 am

China won’t approve new coal mines until 2019

The decision, part of a series tough measures, seeks to cut both oversupply and a worsening pollution crisis in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 30, 2015 | 3:50 am

$10 trillion investment needed to avoid massive oil price spike says OPEC

OPEC says that $10 trillion worth of investment will need to flow into oil and gas through 2040 in order to meet the world’s energy needs.

Oilprice.com | December 30, 2015 | 2:41 am

Australian uranium in demand as China goes full steam for nuclear

The global outlook for uranium looks bright, with Asia's burgeoning nuclear energy industry fuelling demand for the radioactive metal.

Sydney Morning Herald | December 30, 2015 | 2:01 am

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