Energy Top Stories

Long term outlook for Canadian oil sands looks bright

In mid-June CAPP released its annual Crude Oil Forecast, Markets and Transportation study. It is actually pretty good news considering the current state of the industry because it shows continued production growth through 2030.

Oilprice.com | July 3, 2016 | 4:15 pm

Sweden sells its German coal mines

The Swedish government has endorsed a plan by a state-owned…

Andrew Topf | July 3, 2016 | 2:58 pm

The decline of coal in three charts

These three charts show how coal went from hero to…

Visual Capitalist | July 3, 2016 | 1:02 pm

Australia’s uranium polluting the Antarctic — scientists

Australia has about 40% of the world's uranium reserves and…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 1, 2016 | 5:05 am

These five coal miners spent $95 million on lobbying before going bankrupt

Report claims that Walter Energy, Patriot Coal, Alpha Natural Resources,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 28, 2016 | 6:52 am

Leading investors disappointed with Xstrata’s takeover ‘on the cheap’

Leading investors in Swiss commodities giant Xstrata (LSE:XSTA) have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the board's recommendation of a merger with Glencore (LSE:GLEN) for what they believe to be a takeover "on the cheap."

Marc Howe | October 2, 2012 | 1:34 am

Glencore slammed with tax dodge accusations

Glencore (LSX:GLEN) has been accused of dodging millions of pounds in tax through the use of complex derivatives to artificially reduce profits.

Marc Howe | October 1, 2012 | 4:43 am

Finland has plans afoot to phase out coal

Finland could become the first European country to end usage of coal in energy production.

Marc Howe | September 30, 2012 | 4:04 am

Binge-drinking broker pushes oil prices to 8-month high during black out

The actions of an inebriated broker during a booze-induced black-out pushed global oil prices to an 8 month high.

Marc Howe | September 30, 2012 | 3:41 am

Xstrata board endorses Glencore merger deal just shy of deadline

Xstrata's board will recommend the merger of the company with fellow Swiss commodities giant Glencore.

Marc Howe | September 30, 2012 | 3:17 am

Latin America poised to become uranium superpower

Uranium exploration and production is on a fast track in Latin American, as investors begin to realize that a few small-cap companies are controlling deposits that could be worth billions of dollars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2012 | 12:05 pm

Risks for oil and mining companies rising in Colombia – report

Colombia's booming mining and oil industries are likely to be the centre of terrorist attacks over the coming months as soldiers and guerrillas fight on the battlefield, while their delegations hold peace talks to end the country's half-century-old conflict.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2012 | 2:52 pm

AngloAmerican to cut coal output

AngloAmerican (LSE:AAL) plans to implement reductions in coking coal over the next several months with further industry-wide cuts still expected.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 4:38 am

Report: ‘High-priced fuel syndrome’ the undiagnosed cause of the ailing global economy

An energy analyst has concluded that the key factor causing the world's economic woes is ”high-priced fuel syndrome“ which induces sluggish growth and range of other ailments.

Marc Howe | September 28, 2012 | 2:10 am

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