Oil & Gas Top Stories

Asia’s two richest men reap windfall from surging oil, coal

With coal prices skyrocketing to a record, Gautam Adani's conglomerate is expanding a controversial mine in Australia to meet demand.

Bloomberg News | May 18, 2022 | 6:52 am

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa…

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 13, 2022 | 3:11 am

Energy crisis could eclipse climate crisis

“Get used to $100-a-barrel oil prices,” says consultant.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | May 12, 2022 | 1:58 pm

Sierra Leone says will no longer provide forex for mining companies importing fuel

Forex support by the Bank of Sierra Leone for petroleum…

Reuters | May 12, 2022 | 12:38 pm

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially…

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am

The state of Chinese commodities shows recovery taking hold

From oil to copper to coal, China’s gigantic commodities industry is signaling that the first economy to be flattened by the coronavirus is getting closer to a return to normality.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2020 | 9:35 am

Massive new mine could be oilsands’ first big price war victim

Teck Resources is considering a full shutdown of the Fort Hills project.

Bloomberg News | April 3, 2020 | 10:58 am

Canada continues Transmountain pipeline construction

The Alberta provincial government will backstop the Canadian portion of the Keystone XL with a C$7 billion commitment.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | March 31, 2020 | 2:23 pm

Rosneft sells Venezuelan assets as fight with US grows

Rosneft sold its assets in Venezuela to the Russian government, in what may be a maneuver to avoid any U.S. sanctions.

Bloomberg News | March 28, 2020 | 7:21 pm

Australian gas companies explore renewable hydrogen market

Four major gas producers and distributors are asking the international hydrogen supply chain for advice.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 27, 2020 | 6:10 am

Glencore closes operations in four countries over coronavirus curbs

Glencore joins peers such as Anglo American, Antofagasta, Codelco and Teck Resources in temporarily closing or slowing some operations.

Reuters | March 26, 2020 | 9:23 am

Critics cry foul at miners for using virus to bend rules

Trade groups for the affected industries say they are victims of the outbreak and deserve a break.

Bloomberg News | March 20, 2020 | 2:26 pm

LNG Canada reduces BC worksite staff by half

LNG Canada will stop flying in workers to its worksite in Kitimat, British Columbia to reduce exposure to the workers who are already there,

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | March 17, 2020 | 12:45 pm

Zero emissions targets challenge miners, oil majors

The winds of decarbonization are blowing through the commodities industry.

Bloomberg Opinion | March 16, 2020 | 9:45 am

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