Energy Top Stories

The world’s largest nuclear power station went on a treasure hunt—here’s what they found

As operator of the world’s largest nuclear power station, Bruce Power LP generates staggering amounts of electricity — roughly 50 terawatts each year, according to James Scongack, the Tiverton, Ont.-based company’s vice-president of corporate affairs.

GE Reports | October 25, 2016 | 2:36 am

Caterpillar rally hindered by fresh drop in sales

The world’s largest heavy machinery maker has logged a 18%…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2016 | 6:57 am

Mining robots key to colonizing Mars — Elon Musk

He envisions people living in big glass-carbon fiber domes on…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2016 | 5:51 am

CHART: No stopping insane coal price rally

Steelmaking coal surges again and seaborne price for coal used…

Frik Els | October 24, 2016 | 5:50 am

Decision on coal mine close to UK reserve ‘could spell end’ to industry

Banks Group’s Highthorn coal mine would provide about 100 jobs…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2016 | 4:22 am

Big holes found in Canada’s oil spill plans

Report shows Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for a massive environmental cleanup bill in the event of an offshore oil leak.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2013 | 2:05 pm

Canadian mining and oil companies set to expand staff numbers

A new survey by one of the world's leading recruitment firms reveals that nearly a half of companies in the Canadian resources sector plan to expand their staff numbers in 2013.

Marc Howe | February 6, 2013 | 7:10 am

Aboriginal elder spurns million dollar offer from uranium miners

An elder from the Djok aboriginal community has hailed a move by the federal government to prevent the mining of uranium on his ancestral lands.

Marc Howe | February 6, 2013 | 3:57 am

Kazakhstan reinforcing its leadership in the global uranium race

Kazakhstan continues to lead the world in uranium production.

Vladimir Basov | February 5, 2013 | 8:05 pm

Uranium mine allowed to operate near Grand Canyon National Park

A federal appeals court upheld on Monday the government's decision to allow a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon National Park to resume operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 4:56 am

Canadian uranium miner seeks listing Down Under

Canadian uranium producer Laramide Resources (TSE:LAM) is pursuing a second listing in Australia following the cancellation of a long-standing ban on mining of the key nuclear fuel in Queensland.

Marc Howe | February 1, 2013 | 5:23 am

Leading science journal approves of Keystone XL pipeline

One of the world's preeminent science journals has lent its support to the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline in a recent editorial.

Marc Howe | February 1, 2013 | 2:05 am

US energy spending must increase to impact climate change

A leading source of opinion in the scientific world has called for US President Barack Obama to increase spending on energy R&D in order to make a meaningful difference to the climate change issue.

Marc Howe | January 31, 2013 | 11:52 pm

Report: Big changes coming to Kazakh mining

More stringent environmental enforcement and a shift of resources to regions.

Frik Els | January 31, 2013 | 5:34 pm

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