September 30, 2013

Oil sands M&A slumps to 9-year low

Canadian crude industry badly affected by increased government scrutiny of deals and a slump in the price of bitumen-derived oil.

September 30, 2013

39% of Canada’s mining executives will retire within 5 years

And only 22% of companies have any sort of succession plan in place.

September 30, 2013

Mexico proposed 7.5% mining tax scares away investors, kills juniors

While it may not be a major challenge for mid-tier miners with established operations, it would be "prohibitive" for smaller players, analysts say.

September 28, 2013

Miners ‘extend and pretend’ on production: Michael Kosowan

The seniors have become incapable of generating higher profits or increasing their share price, even in the face of ever increasing gold prices.

September 27, 2013

65% of Americans support Keystone XL, largely ignorant of energy trends – new survey shows

Other results show majority opposes hydraulic fracturing.

September 27, 2013

Massive oil find off Canada’s Newfoundland could yield up to 600m barrels

While production is not expected until after 2020, the finding was welcomed in a province that leans heavily on offshore earnings.

September 27, 2013

Global warming a reality we are responsible for: UN

The landmark report is likely to rekindle debate over the fossil fuels powering the world’s economies.

September 27, 2013

Jukebox gold, music to my ears – Gold Miners Weekly

From "fiscal cliffs" to “QE" and "taper talk”, and now the "debt ceiling" debate, can anyone take the US Government seriously when it comes to budgetary and monetary policy? No…

September 26, 2013

GE says it’s got technology to clean up fracking

Decreasing the chances of toxic waste spills and cutting the costs of water treatment in half.

September 26, 2013

Canada crude discount doubles in 3 months

Alberta's bitumen-derived oil is trading for $38 a barrel below global benchmarks.