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On hold since 2015, oil sands project to pump at 10,000 bopd

New life was breathed into the Canadian oil sands with a decision by foreign-owned Harvest Operations Corp to commission its BlackGold project south of Fort McMurray.

Andrew Topf | December 28, 2017 | 3:30 pm

Renewables generated triple the power of coal in 2017, UK figures show

British wind farms generated more electricity than coal plants on…

The Guardian | December 28, 2017 | 2:26 pm

Venezuela backs its new cryptocurrency with 5 billion barrels of crude

Venezuelan President Maduro shocked the market in early December when…

Oilprice.com | December 28, 2017 | 12:19 pm

Thousands protest in Morocco against the “mines of death”

The city of Jerada has seen four days of massive…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 27, 2017 | 2:38 pm

Coal mine collapses in Afghanistan killing five

Officials say the mine was dug with little regard for…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 26, 2017 | 11:26 am

Global mining deals picking up, but far from returning to boom times

Companies’ low valuation, the current focus on operational efficiency in the mining sector, and the chase for overseas assets by Chinese investors, are pushing deals up.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2014 | 1:59 pm

Poor markets force Cameco to put Millennium uranium mine on hold

The miner can request to apply for a licence again in the future, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2014 | 12:21 am

Iron ore price crashes to $100 on China steel crisis

Iron ore price gives up 2% on Friday falling to a 21-month low as Chinese steel price drops to record low.

Frik Els | May 16, 2014 | 6:19 pm

Vale fires 500 coal miners in Australia, shuts down operations

Vale says mines are not economically feasible under current market conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2014 | 3:13 pm

Anti-coal group sues B.C. government over Texada project

An environmental advocacy group has launched a lawsuit against British Columbia’s Ministry of Energy and Mines and Texada Quarries, challenging the legality of the ministry’s recent approval of a coal export expansion on Texada Island.

Business in Vancouver | May 15, 2014 | 9:43 pm

CHART: Uranium stocks vs spot price – something’s gotta give

The rally in uranium stocks this year got way overheated. As the spot price slid to 9-year lows, shares corrected, but there may be more pain to come.

Frik Els | May 15, 2014 | 8:25 pm

Mining deals in Canada plunge 51%, but light at end of tunnel getting brighter

Canadian mining and metals deals plunged 51% in terms of value and 13% when it comes to volume in the first quarter of 2014. Yet results show a sustained improvement, says EY's latest report.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2014 | 2:58 pm

Turkey mine explosion: Grief, anger, violence mount as death toll climbs

Attempts to rescue trapped miners after a fire in a Turkish mine continue Thursday morning after a break of four hours. So far there are at least 282 people dead and 142 remain unaccounted for.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2014 | 10:44 am

China burning and consuming most of the world’s coal

It accounts for 46% of the coal produced globally and consumes as much per year as s the rest of the world combined.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2014 | 6:44 pm

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