Energy Top Stories

Can Trump really revive the U.S. coal industry?

Coal has been stuck in a decline that even a pro-coal president, with assistance from Congress, may not be able to reverse.

Oilprice.com | November 13, 2016 | 2:39 pm

IEA warns global markets to remain flooded with oil without OPEC cut

Escalating production from both the OPEC and other global players,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 10, 2016 | 9:15 am

Trump sends iron ore price to 2-year high

Another surge on Thursday takes iron ore to two-year high,…

Frik Els | November 10, 2016 | 3:24 am

Coal, oil industries see brighter future after Trump victory

He has promised to ease regulations on the coal and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2016 | 9:50 am

Uranium price: Industry settles down to depressing reality

Uranium price is down 45% this year as stockpiles reach…

Frik Els | November 8, 2016 | 9:41 pm

Rio Tinto cuts workers at Namibian uranium mine

Company lost $105 million in past two years due to low demand.

Kerry Hall | March 2, 2013 | 8:57 pm

British Columbia doubling coal export capacity

Targeting 82 million tons a year.

Frik Els | March 1, 2013 | 7:11 pm

Glencore delays closing of Xstrata merger, faces claims of aiding Iran nuclear program

The world’s largest commodities trader said more details about the pending deal will be revealed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, it faces claims of supplying Iran with key ingredients for the manufacture of tubes used in uranium enrichment centrifuges.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2013 | 3:06 pm

Canada’s Bill C-52 makes it more expensive for industry: miners

Mining Association of Canada says the rail service act needs amendments to make it fair for shippers.

Kerry Hall | March 1, 2013 | 3:33 am

Crushing blow for oil sands as US production, inventories reach 20- and 30-year highs

Canadian crude sells for $45 less than global price as US is flooded with oil.

Frik Els | February 28, 2013 | 11:44 pm

Fraser Institute ranks Finland and Sweden top mining destinations

Meanwhile try avoiding Indonesia, Vietnam, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, Guatemala, Philippines, and Greece, says Canada's leading public policy think-tank.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 28, 2013 | 5:58 pm