Energy Top Stories

Australia corporate watchdog expands legal action against Rio Tinto, former executives

The global miner has denied any wrongdoing in a similar case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Reuters | May 1, 2018 | 12:29 pm

Fort Hills oilsands ramp up surges over 100,000 bbls/d

The most recent data available from the Alberta Energy Regulator —…

JWN Energy | May 1, 2018 | 12:00 pm

Oil hedge fund manager Andurand says $300 ‘not impossible’

Pierre Andurand said the current reluctance of energy companies to invest…

Bloomberg News | May 1, 2018 | 11:38 am

Contura, Alpha to merge, creating largest US met coal producer

The deal comes as investors look for consolidation in an…

Reuters | April 30, 2018 | 12:57 pm

Even Europe’s biggest coal addict now wants to clean up its act

Poland has about $30 billion of planned wind projects 30…

Bloomberg News | April 27, 2018 | 11:02 am

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