Energy Top Stories

New method for cleaning coal could help determine economic viability of coal projects

A new method for cleaning metallurgical coal to verify coal quality for coke making could replace a widely-used chemical-based process leading to a more accurate assessment of the economic viability of coal projects.

Geoscience BC | May 2, 2017 | 2:11 pm

Washington takes note of BC premier’s targeting US coal exports

American coal expert says Christy Clark's posturing on thermal coal…

Business in Vancouver | May 2, 2017 | 1:23 pm

Big oil betting on electric vehicles

Speaking this week at the Bloomberg New Energy Finance conference…

Oilprice.com | May 2, 2017 | 9:48 am

Greece to sell coal-fired plants, mines as part of bailout deal

Athens will begin testing the waters for such sale in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2017 | 7:11 am

South32 buys stake in Canada’s Arizona Mining for $81 million

The Perth-based miner has agreed to purchase 45 million shares…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2017 | 4:07 am

Thermal coal approaches 4-year lows

Weak global demand, too much supply.

MINING.com Editor | September 5, 2013 | 6:28 am

From Cherry Point to China: ‘Bizarre’ mission creep of Washington state coal terminal review

State review of proposed coal terminal will take into account carbon-dioxide impact when coal shipped from Washington is burned in other nations.

Frik Els | September 5, 2013 | 12:20 am

Dodd-Frank reform on the line: SEC won’t appeal ruling against disclosure

Commission will redraft the law instead.

Ana Komnenic | September 4, 2013 | 6:16 pm

Queensland Premier promises not to hike coal royalties again

Reassures companies at BHP and Mitsubishi's coal mine opening.

Ana Komnenic | September 4, 2013 | 4:34 pm

Top miners to spend $244b in the next two years

BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto seem to believe the recovery has began.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2013 | 3:05 pm

BHP opens coal mine in Queensland despite market challenges

Prices for the fuel used to make steel have been hurting because of low demand and oversupply from rivals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2013 | 10:59 am

Power to the people? Romania gold mine seems headed for referendum

The President suggests next Tuesday.

MINING.com Editor | September 4, 2013 | 1:32 am

Industrial production, business confidence picking up in advanced economies: OECD

Though global growth is likely to remain sluggish for a while.

MINING.com Editor | September 3, 2013 | 10:15 pm

Singapore launching swaps as met coal price reaches 3-month high

Premium Australian coking coal hits $147.40 Tuesday, up 10% over the past month.

Frik Els | September 3, 2013 | 9:53 pm

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