Energy Top Stories

Mongolia posts 6.9% economic growth in 2018

Coal and copper generate almost 70% of Mongolia's total export revenues and most of its mining output is sold to neighboring China.

Reuters | February 15, 2019 | 10:40 am

Norway gives go-ahead to disputed Arctic copper mine

Nussir says the area contains an estimated 72 million tonnes…

Reuters | February 14, 2019 | 9:18 am

Strike over job losses compounds South Africa blackout woes

While South Africa has suffered electricity shortages for more than…

Bloomberg News | February 13, 2019 | 10:50 am

SNC-Lavalin bonds weaken as S&P cuts company to cusp of junk

The company said it failed to reach an agreement with…

Bloomberg News | February 13, 2019 | 10:22 am

Colombia coal output likely to hold steady in 2019, companies say

The Andean nation is the world's fifth-largest exporter of coal.

Reuters | February 13, 2019 | 9:11 am

Last standing underground coal mine in the UK to close next month

The closure of Kellingley Colliery, Britain’s last deep coal mine, marks the end of a 300-year industry that once employed over a million workers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2015 | 8:32 am

Australia’s junior sector turns to crowdfunding

The growing practice consists on soliciting small amounts of money from a large number of people in order to fund a project or venture.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2015 | 5:51 am

Shell logs $7.4 billion loss as oil price slump and write-downs sink profits

The loss prompted the oil giant to shelve and write off a new oil sands project in Alberta and an oil exploration project in Alaska.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | October 31, 2015 | 10:03 am

China’s new 5-year plan brilliant news for mining

At fifth plenum Beijing recommits to high economic growth rates, faster urbanization and indicates it's willing to step in to make it happen.

Frik Els | October 30, 2015 | 5:04 pm

Future of BHP coal mines in Indonesia hinging on mining rules revision

The country's government is in the midst of reviewing its mining legislation, particularly mandatory divestment rules and contract extensions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2015 | 10:05 am

Junior miners: Doom, gloom or boom?

Since the end of the “flash crash” that hit markets on August 24, when the Dow dropped 1,100 points in the first five minutes of trading, miners have been up.

Visual Capitalist | October 30, 2015 | 12:30 am

Mining industry value drops below one trillion dollars

In 2011, during the peak of the so-called “mining boom”, the sector was worth nearly US$2.5 trillion.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2015 | 4:44 am

Shell abandons oil sands project in Canada, takes $2bn charge

The decision to scrap the Carmon Creek project, said the company, was partially due to a lack of pipelines to coastal waters.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2015 | 4:06 am

Stop blaming OPEC for low prices

Why is it that the responsibility for balancing the market falls on OPEC? Why should OPEC be the one to fix the imbalances in the global crude oil trade?

Oilprice.com | October 28, 2015 | 12:46 am

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