Energy Top Stories

Glencore to resume dividend in 2017 as debt reduction on track

Soaring coal prices have helped Glencore, the world’s biggest provider of the thermal kind, straighten its balance sheet.

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

Trudeau approves Trans Mountain pipeline, kills Northern Gateway

Trudeau approves Trans Mountain and Line 3 replacement project, rejects…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | November 30, 2016 | 1:00 am

SEC said to be probing Rio Mozambique coal deal

World number two miner acquired Southern African coal assets for…

Frik Els | November 28, 2016 | 5:32 pm

Fire in Chinese coal mine kills 11 people

Search and rescue team looks for two missing people.

Kerry Hall | March 3, 2013 | 12:49 am

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