Energy Top Stories

Commodity boom has a dark side as cost creep erodes windfall

Mining and metal companies are rediscovering the downside of rallying prices: higher costs.

Bloomberg News | February 2, 2018 | 7:00 am

Goldman all but says the mining supercycle is back

“The environment for investing in commodities is the best since…

Frik Els | February 2, 2018 | 2:29 am

Coal snared in headwind as traders flee $300 billion market

The halcyon days of coal trading seem to be over…

Bloomberg News | January 31, 2018 | 2:13 pm

These are top-10 global mining trends expected for 2018

Consulting firm Deloitte has published what it says will be…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2018 | 3:00 am

A modern land run? Trump move opens Utah to mining claims under 1872 law

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw federal protections from…

Reuters | January 31, 2018 | 3:00 am

BHP’s Mount Arthur coal mine evacuated on bomb threat

The incident comes on the heels of jobs reductions announced last week, which affected about 50 contractors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 4:15 pm

Germany to resume fracking by 2015 under tougher environmental norms

After a two-year moratorium,, Germany is ready to allow fracking and so reduce the country's dependency on Russian energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 3:13 pm

Fresh job cuts at Rio’s Rossing Uranium mine in Namibia

This is not the first time Rio Tinto axes jobs at this mine. In 2013, it sacked 276 workers, following losses on reduced demand for the metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 11:30 am

US Energy Department said to have illegally transferred uranium to private firm

Report claims officials did not have legal authority to transfer millions of dollars worth of uranium resources to the only local company that uses American-developed technology to enrich the commodity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 7:13 pm

Countdown begins for decision on Northern Gateway pipeline

After being conditionally approved in December, the federal cabinet had 180 days to announce its final decision on the pipeline. This makes the deadline June 17.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 2:49 pm

US judge rules Alpha Natural coal mines polluted streams

The second-largest U.S. coal producer severely harmed aquatic life, says the ruling.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 11:36 am

Obama’s climate plan is leaking methane

Natural gas, which is essentially methane (CH4), may burn cleaner than coal, but what happens when it isn't burned?

Oilprice.com | June 8, 2014 | 5:51 pm

Brent Cook: Exploration sector hasn’t hit bottom yet

Brent Cook from Exploration Insights chats with Cambridge House Live anchor Vanessa Collette about the state of the junior mining sector.

Cambridge Network | June 7, 2014 | 7:02 pm

Canadian oil sands not dirty: EU

After years of lobbying, Canada's Federal Government seems to have persuaded the European Commission to change draft rules that would open the way for Alberta crude supplies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2014 | 10:15 am

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