December 30, 2015

$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.

December 30, 2015

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.

December 29, 2015

This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015

Despise missing expectations for the year, uranium was one of the very few commodities to experience gains this year.

December 29, 2015

Former Aussie coal magnate Nathan Tinkler buys Anglo American mine

The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when Anglo placed it in care and maintenance.

December 29, 2015

U.S. coal industry on track for record low in mining deaths

In late December, there were 11 deaths in coal mines nationwide for the year, putting the industry on track to best the record low of 16 set in 2014.

December 28, 2015

Freeport-McMoRan chairman resigns, shares plummet

The company's co-founder James Moffett will step down as chairman and quit the board.

December 28, 2015

Commodity price slump undercuts mining sector

Chinese demand kept Canadian mines humming - now there's too much supply of metals, minerals.

December 24, 2015

Mining in 2016: Six reasons to be cheerful

No 3: "The return of inflation could revive demand for hedges including commodities, with gold in particular likely to benefit."

December 24, 2015

Anglo American sells NSW coal mine for US$36 million

Earlier this month, Anglo announced a "radical" restructuring program.

December 24, 2015

Japan court clears way to restarting Kansai Electric nuclear plants

"The decision is extremely improper, underlining an unwillingness to learn from the Fukushima Daiichi disaster."