Energy Top Stories

Here’s why I think renewable energy is finally living up to hype

Global markets have steadily been adding renewables such as wind and solar to their energy mix for several years now, but according to a handful of new reports, 2016 might have been the tipping point.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | May 26, 2017 | 10:14 am

Panel looks to overhaul Canadian oil and gas project approvals

Only after a project got a conditional yes or no…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | May 25, 2017 | 10:42 am

Swedish miner begins massive relocation of whole city

While some residents of Kiruna have moved already, the first…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2017 | 9:37 am

Yancoal seeks expansion in Hunter Valley with $710m bid for Mitsubishi’s mines

Company wants to become Australia’s largest independent coal producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 25, 2017 | 5:58 am

Iron ore price drops to 7-month low

Chinese stockpiles at new record high and sovereign debt downgrade…

Frik Els | May 24, 2017 | 4:05 pm

Alberta, B.C. mulling oil transport options in case pipelines never built

Rail to fill the "void" to the West Coast

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 16, 2013 | 10:03 am

Low prices hold back GDP growth of Canada’s north

Weak markets in 2013 have stalled the previously robust economic growth of Canada's territories; long-term outlook still positive.

Ana Komnenic | October 16, 2013 | 8:07 am

More greenhouse gases if nuclear power plants are shuttered warns the IER

And electricity prices will rise.

Michael Allan McCrae | October 15, 2013 | 10:00 pm

Coal to overtake oil as main source of energy by 2020

The two main coal consumers, China and India, are turning back to it because it is cheaper and more reliable than oil or renewable energy sources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2013 | 6:52 pm

Russia launches probe of Uralkali CEO, demands extradition

It is not clear whether Moscow does intend to press charges against Baumgertner, or whether it is a means to get him back to Russia, say analysts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2013 | 2:59 pm

Fresh protests erupt over Europe’s largest gold project

Thousands of people gathered in the Romanian capital Bucharest and other cities on Sunday in a show of opposition against the Rosia Montana project in Transylvania

Frik Els | October 13, 2013 | 1:06 am

Guerrillas bomb Cerrejon coal railway in Colombia

It is the third such attack on Cerrejon infrastructure — a joint venture between Anglo American, BHP Billiton and Xstrata — this year and follows seven incidents in 2012.

Frik Els | October 13, 2013 | 12:28 am