Fires and climate fears rattle Australia’s giant coal lobby

Gold and oil benefited from the collapse, while base metals and most diversified miners suffered from it.

Rick praises innovative precious metals streams on base metal projects and one Canadian company that is adding value and being rewarded for it.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett rang in 2016 with thoughts of a potential rescue package for B.C.’s beleaguered mining industry on his mind to ward off potential shutdowns.

BC Hydro expects to raise rates by 28% over the next five years.

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

The Dartbrook coal mine has been mothballed since 2006, when Anglo placed it in care and maintenance.

In late December, there were 11 deaths in coal mines nationwide for the year, putting the industry on track to best the record low of 16 set in 2014.

The company's co-founder James Moffett will step down as chairman and quit the board.

No 3: "The return of inflation could revive demand for hedges including commodities, with gold in particular likely to benefit."