Energy Top Stories

China won’t approve new coal mines until 2019

The decision, part of a series tough measures, seeks to cut both oversupply and a worsening pollution crisis in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 30, 2015 | 3:50 am

$10 trillion investment needed to avoid massive oil price spike says OPEC

OPEC says that $10 trillion worth of investment will need…

Oilprice.com | December 30, 2015 | 2:41 am

Australian uranium in demand as China goes full steam for nuclear

The global outlook for uranium looks bright, with Asia's burgeoning…

Sydney Morning Herald | December 30, 2015 | 2:01 am

This was the top-performing mining commodity of 2015

Despise missing expectations for the year, uranium was one of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2015 | 7:50 am

Former Aussie coal magnate Nathan Tinkler buys Anglo American mine

The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 29, 2015 | 4:49 am

A look at gold royalty companies

Gold royalty companies provide upfront capital to developing gold mining producers to help with the expenditures of bringing the mine into production.

Mining Stocks Guide | March 31, 2012 | 7:10 pm

Should investors activate gold and silver airbags?

Earlier this week, a fully loaded Brinks truck carrying between $3 million and $5 million in uncirculated loonies and toonies crashed on a snow covered highway in Ontario, Canada.

Wall St. Cheat Sheet | March 31, 2012 | 6:35 pm

Sources say Polyus Gold’s $1 billion London sale will happen in April. They may want to check with Vlad Putin

Prime minister and president-elect Vladimir Putin heads a government commission that has sweeping authority over foreign investment in companies like Polyus Gold, whose gold reserves are considered strategic by the state.

Frik Els | March 30, 2012 | 8:02 pm

The spiralling cost of making nuclear energy safe is bringing the industry to its knees: researcher

The costs don't add up for nuclear power, according to a study by the Vermont Law School, and the high price tag of making nuclear energy safe is imperilling the industry.

Michael Allan McCrae | March 30, 2012 | 6:42 pm

Uranium market stable despite Japan’s pending decision on nuclear reactors

Long term uranium market fundamentals remain strong, despite worries over what Japan will do with 53 of its 54 nuclear reactors, which are currently rest shut down for maintenance or safety reviews, says Australian research group, Resource Capital Research (RCR).

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2012 | 1:24 pm

Uranium Energy Corp Closes Acquisition of Cue Resources Ltd

Uranium Energy Corp ("UEC" or the "Company") (nyse-amex:UEC) and CUE Resources Ltd. ("CUE")CA:CUE 0.00% are pleased to announce that UEC's acquisition of CUE by way of a plan of arrangement (the "Transaction") has closed, effective at 12:01 am on March 30, 2012.

PR Newswire: Mining | March 30, 2012 | 11:00 am

China rolls out early-warning system for coal mines

China Daily reports on a new tracking system in China designed to give early warning of dangers in coal mines.

Andrew Topf | March 30, 2012 | 6:08 am

Anglo American opens $517m colliery in S. Africa

UK-headquartered Anglo American (LON:AAL) cut the ribbon today on a new coal mine in South Africa.

Andrew Topf | March 29, 2012 | 9:39 pm

China’s ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ $11 million wedding reception: How the father got the cash to flash

The wedding reception is said to have included live performances by pop stars for the enjoyment of the more than 1,000 guests who stayed at the Ritz Carlton, Marriott, and Hilton 5-star hotels and were flown in on three chartered jets. The bride’s dowry was 6 Ferrari sports cars.

Frik Els | March 29, 2012 | 5:27 pm

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