Energy Top Stories

Commodities storming back into bull market

Most analysts believe the commodities market has turned a corner and that prices are unlikely to return to lows seen in the past year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2016 | 6:38 am

Coal rides commodities rally in push to 10-month high in Europe

The fuel has rallied 50% since February, when it plunged…

Bloomberg News | June 6, 2016 | 12:43 am

$50/barrel oil won’t last: Why chances of a breakdown are high

Technical analyst and newsletter writer Clive Maund lists the reasons…

The Energy Report | June 5, 2016 | 2:02 pm

Low coal prices force Glencore to shut Australia’s Tahmoor mine

About 350 people will lose their jobs when the mine…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2016 | 7:54 am

Joy Global surprises with quarterly profit, shares jump

The results, which surpassed Wall Street expectations, come on the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 2, 2016 | 5:42 am

Montana coal mining related protests reach the Capitol, no major impact

USA’s second-largest coal producer, Arch Coal, has drawn protests from activists and locals after announcing it had applied for a permit in Montana to begin tapping its massive Otter Creek coal strips.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2012 | 4:37 pm

Australia’s Queensland coal industry hits new wall as Yancoal reviews expansion

Already running at a loss or struggling to stay in the black, most thermal coal mines in Australia's Queensland are now facing additional challenges as exports drop and major projects wind back.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2012 | 2:51 pm

Germany’s coal revival to boost energy change

A 2200 MW coal power plant opened in Cologne is being lauded for aiding Germany’s transition from nuclear power to renewables.   

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2012 | 1:57 pm

Bring home profits from Nevada

Investors do not need to travel the world to make money in gold mining stocks. Nevada has world-class geology, infrastructure and a mine-friendly legal system without the substantial risks of international resource development.

The Gold Report | August 20, 2012 | 5:57 am

Glasenberg won’t budge on Xstrata

Glasenberg’s determination to continue with the offer as originally planned comes amid growing signs that Xstrata is more confident of its position on a stand-alone basis.

Frik Els | August 19, 2012 | 12:37 am

‘Coal’ TV show mine owner sued over royalties

Encoal Energy and Gopher Land Services says Canadian-owned Cobalt Coal stopped paying in May, but "was still actively mining as of this week and is now effectively trespassing because Gopher owns the land where the mine portal is located".

Frik Els | August 18, 2012 | 11:17 pm

Exclusive Analysis: Platinum violence could spread to South Africa’s coal, iron mines – gold safe for now

More than just rivalry between unions, the platinum mine violence in South Africa has implications for the ruling ANC alliance.

Frik Els | August 18, 2012 | 10:19 pm

$2,000 gold will soon kickstart mining shares

The lack of excitement haunting the precious metals and mining shares markets over the past year is expected to change in the next few months, says Michael Fowler, senior mining analyst with Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon.

The Gold Report | August 18, 2012 | 8:16 pm

Iron ore testing $110 support as Chinese steel contracts drop to record low

Iron ore has only enjoyed three up days over the last six weeks of trading.

Frik Els | August 17, 2012 | 7:04 pm

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