Illegal mining has emerged as a new 'lucrative' line of work as Poland grapples with energy shortages.

After years of decline, demand for the polluting fossil fuel has surged this year as Europe scrambles to replace Russian gas, and coal miners are making money hand over fist.

Industries from automobile manufacturing to oil and gas production are warning that Canada must invest more to match its largest trading partner.

The private placement of shares was led by investors with links to Swedish furniture giant IKEA and car dealership chain AMAG.

A European fund tied to Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures invested $12 million in the I-ROX pulsed-power venture with Robert Friedland’s I-Pulse Inc.