Energy Top Stories

Last coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts gone in a few seconds

The cooling towers at the Brayton Point Power Station were demolished last Saturday.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 29, 2019 | 6:52 am

Australia approves Cameco’s controversial uranium mine

Developing Yeelirrie, one of Australia’s biggest undeveloped uranium deposit, will…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2019 | 4:45 pm

The brash billionaire who wants to make Australia great again

Clive Palmer, who made his fortune in mining, is running…

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2019 | 11:59 am

Around the world, buyers’ remorse sets in for costly clean power

Two decades ago, governments and utilities around the world began…

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2019 | 9:32 am

Canadian miners start 2019 off on the right foot amid mega-deals

Ernst & Young’s Canadian Mining Eye index — which tracks…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2019 | 9:16 am

Miners, commodities traders brace for La Niña

The last time the weather event was present, it wrought havoc on the mining industry in Australia, with thermal and coking coal mines in Queensland hit by flooding from cyclones and heavy rain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2016 | 5:50 am

BC mining in 2016: New mines on track despite dire outlook

Hard decisions by some mining companies are required in 2016 if they are to avoid solvency problems, warns the Bank of Merrill Lynch.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | January 5, 2016 | 3:35 am

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