Energy Top Stories

EPA’s proposed financial responsibility rule for miners a ‘job killer’ — industry

Norm aims at ensuring that hard-rock mining companies can pay the costs of cleaning up their mines, says EPA.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2016 | 10:00 am

CHARTS: Death of the coking coal contract

Coking coal prices retreated on Friday, but only slightly, holding…

Frik Els | December 1, 2016 | 9:09 pm

Glencore to resume dividend in 2017 as debt reduction on track

Soaring coal prices have helped Glencore, the world’s biggest provider…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2016 | 3:48 am

Study: Private capital investment in US coal is over

At over $43 billion, 2016 is set to be a…

Frik Els | November 30, 2016 | 5:55 pm

Mining accidents in China to spike as country digs more coal

In the last week alone, seven miners have been killed…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 30, 2016 | 4:05 am

Canadian mining industry warns Quebec over 30% royalty plan

Quebec's proposed mining taxes and royalties could affect the entire Canadian industry.

MINING.com Editor | March 25, 2013 | 8:44 pm

Iron ore, met coal prices resilient despite powerful Chinese agency’s oversupply predictions

The communist country's influential economic planning agency predicts oversupply of iron ore and moderate 4% steel production growth in 2013.

Frik Els | March 25, 2013 | 6:25 pm

Chile’s $550 million coal mine ready to start shipments

Mine will substantially reduce the country's dependence on international markets by supplying up to 30% of the current local needs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 5:58 pm

Latin America chooses mining investment over environment: report

Study reveals some Latin American countries are racing to attract foreign investors eager to cash in on natural resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 1:39 pm

Australia’s big miners add more driverless trucks

Companies want to reduce costs and protect profits against future price dips.

Kerry Hall | March 25, 2013 | 4:32 am

Exxaro Resources ends coal miners’ strike in South Africa

South Africa's second-biggest coal miner supplies all of the country's coal-powered electricity plants.

Kerry Hall | March 25, 2013 | 12:19 am

US mining sector faces looming worker shortage

National Academy of Engineering says better education, promotion and recruitment needed.

Kerry Hall | March 24, 2013 | 2:31 am

Los Angeles declares no more coal use by 2025

City plans to consume more natural gas and renewable energy resources.

Kerry Hall | March 23, 2013 | 10:08 pm

Pricing in pipelines? Canadian crude price surges 70% in three months

The price oil sands producers receive surged to $77 a barrel, up from $45 in December.

Frik Els | March 22, 2013 | 10:58 pm

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