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Be bold and seek the sizzle, says VSA Capital’s Paul Renken

He seeks the "sizzle," or the narrative, in mining equities because the sizzle moves the story.

The Mining Report | December 16, 2014 | 5:32 pm

China lowers coal export levies to boost ailing economy

The country will cut export tariffs for coal from Jan. 1 as part of broader efforts to drive economic growth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 16, 2014 | 3:00 pm

Environmental review begins on HD Mining’s coal mine

A joint environmental review is now underway for a controversial underground coal mine proposed for Tumbler Ridge

Business in Vancouver | December 15, 2014 | 6:52 pm

China’s nuclear giant grabs majority stake in UK wind farms

The deal marks China General Nuclear Power's first big acquisition of onshore wind generating capacity in the west.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 15, 2014 | 5:25 pm

South Africa may sell iron ore, BHP stakes worth $3bn

The country needs funds to keep the lights on, but buyers may be hard to come by.

Frik Els | December 13, 2014 | 12:38 am

PIC OF THE DAY: Gina Rinehart is an oil painting

The larger than life queen of coal and iron ore and her favourite daughter sit down for a feast.

Frik Els | December 12, 2014 | 10:38 pm

India takes first step to end state coal monopoly

India’s Parliament has paved the way for private sector companies to mine coal commercially in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2014 | 11:59 am

Fourth Batista company goes bankrupt

Disgraced Brazilian tycoon once held 90% of power utility worth $3.2 billion just three years ago.

Frik Els | December 10, 2014 | 8:42 pm

Glencore’s Glasenberg slams top iron ore producers once again

In his first investor day since buying Xstrata last year, Glencore’s boss highlighted his company’s spread of commodities and took aim at the expansion strategies of Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2014 | 11:29 am

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South32 quarterly coking coal output up 17.4%

BHP aims to cut thermal coal output for next year, raise quality

Two new coal mine proposals under review in British Columbia

China’s commodity demand holds up, with copper the exception

Australian thermal coal leaves investors cold

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