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Glencore, Apollo Are said to bid for Rio’s last coal assets

A sale would allow Rio to complete its exit from coal and continue an asset divestment program that has returned more than $7 billion since 2013.

Bloomberg News | December 20, 2017 | 9:45 am

BHP says likely to quit global coal lobby group

BHP said it would seek responses from the World Coal…

Reuters | December 19, 2017 | 8:28 am

Supply cuts a ‘step change’ for uranium price

New report upgrades outlook for uranium sector after two top…

Frik Els | December 18, 2017 | 3:11 pm

Iron ore, coking coal prices are soaring

Iron ore price jumps 5.2%, coking coal rises to levels…

Frik Els | December 18, 2017 | 11:01 am

Satellites are reshaping how traders track earthly commodities

Companies like Ursa Space Systems Inc. are using satellites to…

Bloomberg News | December 18, 2017 | 10:30 am

Suncor worker killed by bear, family issues statement

"We know the manner in which she died has led to a focus on her death, but we would like to share some insight into Lorna's life and her spirit."

Michael Allan McCrae | May 11, 2014 | 8:27 pm

Bill Newman: Get over your fear and go for black gold in Argentina

It's been a long time since the Repsol fiasco in Argentina, and the oil-rich nation has been making steady efforts to encourage foreign investment in its energy sector.

the energy report | May 10, 2014 | 8:00 am

Study on impacts of uranium mining to extend Quebec moratorium another year

Groups are pressing the province’s new premier to keep ban until the risks and effects of these kinds of operations have been thoroughly studied.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2014 | 7:25 pm

Coal-producing Wyoming becomes first state to reject climate school lessons

The new science curriculum, proposed by national education groups, was discarded because it regarded man-made climate change as a possibility.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2014 | 3:53 pm

EPA considers stricter disclosure on fracking fluids

The agency will begin soliciting comment on whether companies should publicly list the chemicals used to extract fuels out of the ground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 9, 2014 | 12:00 pm

Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn

The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 7:02 pm

Australia gives green light to new $15bn coal mine despite Barrier Reef qualms

Adani Group's mine, designed to eventually produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year, has been the focus of ongoing opposition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 4:04 pm

Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman

Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2014 | 11:30 am

Putin punishes platinum, palladium prices

Russia produces more than half of global palladium and Western sanctions were threatening supply, but Putin now appears to be taking a softer line.

Frik Els | May 7, 2014 | 7:55 pm

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