Energy Top Stories

CAT chairman pours cold water on mining rally

"It is not clear at this time that the current prices are either sustainable or sufficient".

Frik Els | April 22, 2016 | 12:45 pm

Chart: The march of the zombie miners continues

It was just over a year ago that Tony Simon,…

Visual Capitalist | April 22, 2016 | 12:17 pm

X2 said to miss out on Anglo’s Brazilian mines

Mick Davis's private equity firm not on shortlist featuring Vale,…

Frik Els | April 22, 2016 | 11:47 am

Miners spending again: $50 billion capex in five months

Confidence returns to mining sector as announced capital outlays surge…

Frik Els | April 21, 2016 | 6:12 pm

Anglo shareholders revolt against Cutifani’s $4.9 million pay

Full voting results will be released on Friday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2016 | 10:05 am

Gold Producers in the catbird seat

Calling gold the ultimate money, Jay Taylor, editor of Jay Taylor's Gold, Energy & Tech Stocks, watches the real price of gold with a gimlet eye. In this exclusive Gold Report interview, Taylor shares promising names in each of the four categories in his model portfolio.

The Gold Report | July 18, 2012 | 11:52 pm

Australian ‘coal girl’ back in court for $30k because motel ejected her

"I know of women (prostitutes) who have bought Winnebagos and caravans – but even getting a booking at a caravan park is hard."

Frik Els | July 18, 2012 | 6:10 pm

Dark period for Caterpillar: downgraded from buy to hold

Global securities and investment banking group Jefferies downgraded Caterpillar from a “buy” to a “hold” rating, with a price target of $85.00, adding to a series of previous reports affecting the company's stock.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2012 | 1:57 pm

Australia’s Ambre Energy sued by US partner for mine mismanagement

Australia's Ambre Energy is being sued by US partner Cloud Peak Energy (NYSE:CLD) for mismanagement of their shared Montana mine, as well as exceeding approved budgets and engaging in "self-dealing transactions"

Marc Howe | July 18, 2012 | 1:43 am

Here is China’s Bridge to Nowhere. It also happens to be the world’s longest

Simply put, China has built too much, too quickly.

Frik Els | July 17, 2012 | 6:40 pm

Climate scientists want ‘serious’ State Dept. review of oil sands emissions

Ten widely cited climate scientists say the State Department’s review of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline should include a “serious” evaluation of how enabling Canadian oil sands development will affect the planet’s climate.

The Hill | July 17, 2012 | 6:11 pm

Dear gold, thanks for the diversification

Research just out from the World Gold Council, titled ‘Gold as a Strategic Asset for UK Investors’, adds to the evidence that gold investing adds diversification to a portfolio like nothing else.

Will Bancroft - The Real Asset Co | July 17, 2012 | 4:47 pm

Protestors break into Australian uranium mine site

Protestors at Australia's Olympic Dam mine, which is perched on top of the world's largest known deposit of uranium, have managed to smash through the perimeter gate of the mine and enter the site itself.

Marc Howe | July 17, 2012 | 5:20 am

If you think Congo is unstable now watch what happens when you throw oil into the mix

New oil reserves could also create new centres of power and in the context of a general oil rush in Central and East Africa, the lack of clearly defined borders, especially in the Great Lakes region, poses significant risk for maintaining regional stability.

Frik Els | July 16, 2012 | 10:21 pm

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