Energy Top Stories

Rising prices, equities suggest end of mining bear market near

For the first time in years, the mood at the recent Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto was buoyant.

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | March 22, 2016 | 1:23 pm

The richest and poorest countries in the world

The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps…

Visual Capitalist | March 21, 2016 | 2:52 pm

Thom Calandra: Precious metals, uranium & other key commodities to watch

Thom discusses a few of his favorite picks, including a…

Palisade Radio | March 21, 2016 | 1:51 pm

Natural gas about to overtake coal for power generation in the US

2016 would be the first year the fossil fuel loses…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2016 | 10:18 am

Former oil sands workers eye renewables market

Edmonton-based group aims to re-train 1,000 jobless workers into solar…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 21, 2016 | 8:30 am

Round two: Queensland coal mine vs Great Barrier Reef

A delegation from the Australian state of Queensland will meet federal environment minister Tony Burke on Thursday to hammer out a deal on a massive coal project led by India's GVK and Hancock Prospecting after Burke halted the approval process.

Frik Els | June 6, 2012 | 11:59 pm

Global mining industry profits and shares went different ways in 2011: PwC

Consulting firm says the top 40 global mining firms earned a record profit of $133 billion last year driven mainly by iron ore, however their market capitalization fell by 25%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2012 | 2:29 pm

Discovery of world’s largest tungsten mine sends Chinese stocks skyrocketing

Shares of China's tungsten companies climbed on Wednesday after the country’s Ministry of Land and Resources announced the discovery of the world's largest tungsten mine in east province of Jiangxi.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2012 | 1:34 pm

Investment, technological advances to double Canada’s crude oil production by 2030

Canada will double its crude oil production by 2030, increasing output from three million barrels a day to 6.2 million barrels a day, according to a study by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 6, 2012 | 4:54 am

At least 30 coal carriers with unsold cargo floating off China’s coast

The drop-off in demand, exacerbated by high inventories thanks to a mild northern hemisphere winter and a surge in US exports have led to a collapse in thermal coal prices.

Frik Els | June 5, 2012 | 11:21 pm

India’s state-owned ONGC considers $5 billion oil sands investment

Other bids for ConocoPhilips' oil sands assets expected as foreign money continues to pour into Alberta's oil patch.

Joshua Zapf | June 5, 2012 | 6:39 pm

Huge setback for Rinehart and Reddy empires

Australian environment minister Tony Burke decided on Tuesday to "stop the clock" on Hancock Prospecting and GVK's Alpha coal project despite approval from the state of Queensland given last week.

Frik Els | June 5, 2012 | 5:10 pm

Canada re-emerges as the top destination for mining and metals deals: Ernst & Young

Canada topped the global mining and metals sector as the number one target destination by total deal value in the first three months of this year, says international firm Ernst & Young.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2012 | 3:09 pm

No Dutch disease here: report shows commodity sector boosts manufacturers

The massive developments in mining and oil and gas in Canada have also pulled along a thriving manufacturing sector, according to a study by Conference Board of Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 5, 2012 | 5:57 am

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