September 17, 2015

No Fed rate hike good for gold, bad sign for economy

Experts in the resource sector on what steady interest rates mean for precious metals and oil prices.

September 17, 2015

The shale delusion: Why the party’s over for U.S. tight oil

Despite brash statements by U.S. producers and misleading analysis by Raymond James, low oil prices are killing tight oil companies.

September 17, 2015

Glencore to sell part of its Chile, Peru copper output

The alleged deals involve Glencore's Collahausi mine in Chile, as well as Antamina and Antapaccay copper mines in Peru.

September 16, 2015

BHP Mackenzie calls US Congress to lift four-decade ban on oil exports

More than a dozen energy companies have been pressing U.S. authorities to lift the nation's four-decade moratorium on oil exports.

September 16, 2015

Aussie miners press new Prime Minister for reforms

The Minerals Council of Australia asked Turnbull to use his advocacy skills and economic know-how to help the struggling mining sector.

September 16, 2015

MSHA issues “proximity detection” rule for coal-hauling machines

Detection systems are used to help protect miners from being crushed or pinned in confined underground mine spaces where large equipment is constantly in motion.

September 16, 2015

Glencore to reduce debt after getting $2.5 billion in shares sale

The share sale is set to reduce the company’s net debt by a third to around $20 billion by the end of 2016.

September 15, 2015

KGHM applies for environmental permit for proposed gold, copper mine in Canada

GHM estimates the project will employ about 500 people and contribute up to $550 million dollars in federal and provincial taxes, $210 million in British Columbia Mining Act tax, and…

September 15, 2015

Thomas Drolet warns of a coming Grand Canyon of uranium supply deficit and shares three ways to profit by it

A Grand Canyon of supply deficit is opening up in the uranium markets, with 66 nuclear reactors under construction globally and more restarting in Japan.

September 15, 2015

British Columbia’s lowest oil and gas revenue in 30 years posted

B.C. oil and gas revenue is down 98% year-over-year.