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Can Donald Trump really save U.S. coal?

On September 22, Donald Trump reaffirmed his intent to revive the American coal industry--without many details on how to do it.

Oilprice.com | September 27, 2016 | 7:08 pm

Transportation about to pass power generation as biggest source of U.S. CO2 emissions

2016 shaping up to be the first year in nearly…

Andrew Topf | September 26, 2016 | 9:56 pm

Shining a spotlight on mining

Three years ago the mining industry was firmly on the…

GE | September 26, 2016 | 2:52 pm

Stunning coking coal rally wreaks havoc in steel, iron ore

Coking coal/iron ore ratio at 16-year low.

Frik Els | September 26, 2016 | 7:02 am

Chinese coal companies to boost thermal coal output to placate steel mills

Cranking up production is actually the opposite of what Beijing…

Andrew Topf | September 25, 2016 | 5:41 pm

QE3 silver impact

As the Fed’s past QE campaigns demonstrated abundantly, QE3 will eventually prove to be very bullish for silver’s fortunes.

Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | December 22, 2012 | 10:02 am

Teck Resources coal sales to exceed prior outlook

Shares in Canada’s Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) (NYSE:TCK) climbed slightly Friday after the company announced that coal sales for the fourth quarter are expected to top its prior outlook of 6.2 million tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2012 | 7:22 pm

Chinese thermal coal imports jump 30% to record high as Beijing ends domestic price caps

After a 32% decline in steam coal prices since January, things are looking up for 2013.

Frik Els | December 21, 2012 | 7:09 pm

South Africa won’t nationalize its mines, but taxes go up

After years of debate, South Africa’s ruling party African National Congress rejected Thursday plans to nationalize the country’s mining sector, but voted in favour of higher taxes in the world’s main producer of platinum and chrome.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2012 | 5:44 pm

Fracking activities polluted Alberta’s groundwater: ERCB

Leaked fluid from fracking activities polluted groundwater after a “serious” incident at a well site near Grande Prairie, a city in the northwestern part of the Canadian province of Alberta, in September 2011.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2012 | 5:00 pm

Brazil doubles gold reserve to highest level in 12 years

Brazil increased gold reserves for a third month in November to double the country’s holdings since August, reaching levels not seen since November 2000.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 21, 2012 | 2:59 pm