Energy Top Stories

Rio Tinto may be planning a $9bn spinoff a la BHP

Rumours follow Rio's decision to group its least loved units — coal, uranium salt, borates and its Iron Ore Co. of Canada — under a new umbrella branded as the “energy and minerals” business.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2016 | 10:27 am

Rio Tinto to boot iron ore chief in fresh management shake-up

Andrew Harding, once tipped as the most likely person to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2016 | 4:03 am

Oil prices send sell signal

Technical analyst Jack Chan believes a correction in oil prices…

The Energy Report | June 20, 2016 | 2:47 pm

Electric vehicles have the potential to be a significant disruptive force for commodities markets

Tesla Model 3 promises to move electric cars from niche…

Wood Mackenzie | June 20, 2016 | 12:30 am

Australian mining industry cautioned to protect their assets

Despite only taking several minutes online, and costing less than…

GlobalX Legal Solutions | June 17, 2016 | 10:00 am

Once again Canada leads worldwide mining M&A

Takeovers and mergers in the global mining sector has slowed radically this year as a result of lower commodity prices, but Canadian companies continue leading worldwide mergers and acquisitions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2012 | 3:16 pm

No surprises expected as Nexen shareholders vote on CNOOC takeover

Despite the controversy generated by China National Offshore Oil Corp's proposed $15.1 billion takeover of Canadian oil producer Nexen, Thursday’s shareholders vote is seen by industry experts as a mere formality.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2012 | 1:18 pm

How depressing is Australia’s official 2013 iron ore and coking coal chart

Australia's Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics don't buy recent iron ore and coking coal rallies.

Frik Els | September 20, 2012 | 12:20 am

Alpha Natural closes eight coal mines, retrenches 1200 workers

Alpha Natural Resources has announced the closure of eight coal mines in Virginia and Pennsylvania as well as the reduction of its workforce by 1,200 heads.

Marc Howe | September 19, 2012 | 3:25 am

China displays continued appetite for Australian minerals with Western Desert bid

China's Meijin Energy Group has launched a USD$457 million bid for Australia's Western Desert Resources (ASX:WDR).

Marc Howe | September 19, 2012 | 12:20 am

South Sudan chooses mining over oil

South Sudan, the world's newest nation, has announced plans to enact a mining law by the end of October, pushing ahead exploration and expansion in the likely mineral rich, but unexplored country, helping it to diversify its economy away from oil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2012 | 4:28 pm

Rio Tinto cuts more jobs at coal operations

Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced more job cuts across its coal mines in Queensland as the state raises its royalty rates.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2012 | 2:18 pm

VIDEO: Keystone XL’s rivals try humour to win supporters

Opposition to TransCanada's (TSX, NYSE: TRP) Keystone XL oil pipeline has reached YouTube, where a recently posted video "We Quit You, Keystone XL (It's Not Us, It's You)" is getting thousands of views as it takes a witty approach to attracting more rivals to the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 18, 2012 | 1:15 pm

BHP boss tops list of Australia’s best-paid CEO’s yet reported earnings fail to tell the full story

BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) head Marius Kloppers has topped a recent list of Australia's best-paid corporate bosses for 2011 yet inadequacies in reporting requirements means much CEO income remains undisclosed.

Marc Howe | September 18, 2012 | 12:38 am

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