Energy Top Stories

US Northeast states are devouring natural gas for electricity, and that’s a problem for coal

The Northeast U.S. states — a vast market that generates and consumes much of America's annual electricity — is gradually using less coal to fire up its electricity plants.

CNBC | May 14, 2017 | 7:37 pm

Kivalliq picks up Baffin Island gold property previously explored by three majors

Uranium junior Kivalliq Energy (TSXV:KIV) last week expanded its portfolio…

Andrew Topf | May 14, 2017 | 4:34 pm

Skyharbour to drill AREVA-backed property this summer

The action is heating up in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin with…

Andrew Topf | May 14, 2017 | 3:45 pm

World steel production to flatline for two decades

Strong growth this year won't last says World Steel Organization.

Frik Els | May 12, 2017 | 3:34 pm

KGHM says phase two of Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile will never happen

The Polish company, Europe's second-largest copper producer, said that given…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2017 | 3:53 am

Done deal: Rio sells mothballed Blair Athol coal mine to Linc Energy

Acquisition comes a day after Linc said it wants to get de-listed from the Australian market to re-list it in Singapore, in hopes of luring Asian investors.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 4, 2013 | 2:10 pm

US overtaking Russian oil and gas production

In 2012 US natural gas output was higher than Russian production for the first time in three decades.

MINING.com Editor | October 4, 2013 | 8:51 am

Goodbye humans, hello automation: Rio Tinto ditching $225k/year drivers in Pilbara

The plan is to cut 40% of Pilbara drivers by 2016.

MINING.com Editor | October 3, 2013 | 11:16 pm

‘The dice have been loaded’ – NDP leader on Alberta oil sands hearings

Thomas Mulcair says recent court ruling reinforces perception that the process is rigged.

Ana Komnenic | October 3, 2013 | 10:31 pm

Alberta oil sands train headed for US in November

Canexus will start with 50,000 barrels per day, then 100,000 next year.

Ana Komnenic | October 3, 2013 | 7:07 pm

TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline delayed

'Too much work to be done' before application can be filed.

Ana Komnenic | October 3, 2013 | 5:27 pm

Land claims and uncertain policies holding back mining investment in BC: report

While B.C. is no longer viewed as hostile to mining, authorities need to resolve several land-related issues before investors come back.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 3, 2013 | 2:22 pm

$100bn in private equity stalking mining assets

It may be too early for private equity players to gobble up juniors or put together mega-deals, but mid-tier miners may have new investors knocking on their doors.

Frik Els | October 3, 2013 | 8:32 am

No White House decision on Keystone this year – TransCanada Corp.

With review from Department of State not complete, decision will likely come next year.

Ana Komnenic | October 2, 2013 | 10:54 pm

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