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Imperial Oil Ltd seeks approval for new $2-billion oilsands project near Cold Lake

Imperial Oil Ltd. has revealed plans for a new $2-billion oilsands plant at a time its competitors have cancelled or deferred new projects to survive the oil price collapse.

Financial Post | March 13, 2016 | 5:12 pm

Trump says he’ll protect Ohio coal industry

Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner in the US presidential campaign,…

Andrew Topf | March 13, 2016 | 4:02 pm

Mine collapses after heavy rains in Pakistan, killing 5

A mine collapsed after heavy rains in northwest Pakistan, killing…

Radio Free Europe | March 13, 2016 | 3:00 pm

Hedge fund Chief Warren Irwin’s blockbuster uranium call and his best metal and oil plays

Irwin gives us a peek into Rosseau's portfolio (event-driven hedge…

The Gold Report | March 11, 2016 | 11:53 am

CHARTS: Mining slowdown worsening job prospects in Canada

While the shock has certainly been the largest for oil-producing…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2016 | 9:10 am

The shareholders are revolting! Alberta Oilsands jumps after proxy battle is triggered

Alberta Oilsands (TSX-V:AOS) added 9% on Wednesday, after a group of "concerned shareholders" said they are filing a dissident circular and are in the process of mailing to shareholders of the tiny bitumen explorer a letter demanding the resignation of the board.

Frik Els | June 8, 2012 | 6:36 pm

Minerals Council of Australia accuses unions of racism

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has condemned unions, saying they are running a nonsensical "race-based" campaign.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2012 | 5:17 pm

Copper at a six month low after fears resurface about Chinese economy

Copper dropped sharply on Friday after China's decision to cut interest rates suddenly revived fears of a slowdown in the world's second largest economy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2012 | 4:32 pm

Anglo American’s $1.7 billion Grosvenor coal mine given state go-ahead

The London-based diversified miner wants to triple production of met coal in Australia over the next 8 years.

MINING.com Editor | June 8, 2012 | 4:31 pm

Funding increased for Yucca Mountain review

An additional $10 million in funding has been approved for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to complete its review of the licence application for the Yucca Mountain repository. Last year, the NRC shelved the review after funding was slashed.

Jeremy Gordon | June 8, 2012 | 3:05 pm

Canadian government of Nunavut allows uranium mining

Announced yesterday, the government of Nunavut is in favour of uranium mining on the condition that the radioactive ore be used for peaceful and environmentally responsible purposes only.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2012 | 1:49 pm

Indonesia denies plans to tax coal exports

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik has denied any plans to tax thermal coal exports after hinting at the move last May.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2012 | 11:54 am

Kloppers clobbers capex: Forget Olympic Dam and Jansen, BHP is now even cutting back iron ore

“The economics of some of these projects has changed,” he said. “I think for the next two years, 18 months perhaps, we will just wait and see how things develop.”

Frik Els | June 7, 2012 | 10:12 pm

Not enough R&D threatens future of oil sands

With the shift in research and development (R&D) policies – more grants and fewer tax breaks – announced in March by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, the latest report from Deloitte & Touche LLP says Canada is putting the future of its oil sands industry at risk.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2012 | 3:19 pm

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