Energy Top Stories

Private capital flowing into mining on track for record year

The second largest ever private equity fund focused on mining closed in the first quarter – 13 funds aim to raise a further $4.9 billion in 2018.

Frik Els | April 9, 2018 | 4:43 pm

How aluminum oxide’s liquid-like properties protect nuclear plants

Thin layers of solid oxide protective coating for metals can…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 8, 2018 | 10:17 am

Qld coal, minerals exports propels Palaszczuk Government to trade target

Queensland coal and mineral exports grew by $5.6 billion over…

Queensland Resources Council | April 6, 2018 | 11:36 am

Solar power drew $161 billion in 2017, more than any other technology

Solar made up 57% of last year's total for all…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2018 | 5:58 am

World’s top miner BHP quits global coal group over climate stance

The miner is withdrawing from the World Coal Association over…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2018 | 3:35 am

Polish miners abandon Russian coal imports blockade

Warsaw has promised industry support.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2014 | 3:29 pm

CHART: BHP before and after spin-off

Bubble chart shows heavy reliance on iron ore and oil for revenues and profits post demerger.

Frik Els | September 25, 2014 | 12:01 am

BHP to go ahead with London-listing of demerged $15bn firm

New company would still have its primary listing in Australia, with secondary listings in South Africa and the UK.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 5:12 pm

Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth of the Arctic and its ownership.

SNL Metals & Mining | September 24, 2014 | 4:44 pm

India’s top court cancels over 200 coal licences

It only spared four of the licences granted since 1993.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 4:07 pm

Miner among Africa’s top 10 female business leaders

Bridgette Radebe, chairwoman of Mmakau Mining and president of the South African Mining Development Association, is known for being one of Africa’s first black female mine owners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 3:20 pm

Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 1:15 pm

Canada’s oil sands to remain unhurt by falling crude prices

Producers’ limited export pipeline capacity coupled with the end of the U.S. summer driving season has tend to lead to oil surpluses, sending prices down. .. Not this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2014 | 4:30 pm

BHP-Mitsubishi axing 700 coal mining jobs

Companies said over-staffing in the current environment was threatening the viability of their Australian operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2014 | 3:00 pm

First

Last