March 11, 2020

Oil’s biggest crash in a generation has silver lining for miners

Lower energy prices can be a boon to miners.

March 11, 2020

Electric cars and carbon capture get boost in UK budget

Measures for green industries include 800 million pounds for new technology in carbon capture and storage.

March 9, 2020

Death of coal financing is exaggerated as China steps up

The relatively easy credit underscores the challenge of ridding the world of the dirtiest energy source.

March 6, 2020

Oil’s big breakup in Vienna is leaving scars across the market

It’s not just oil that’s being affected, but also gold.

March 5, 2020

Africa’s biggest bank releases funding policy on coal projects

Standard says it will evaluate projects on a case-by-case basis, assessing the need for power in the country where the mine or plant is situated.

March 5, 2020

Glencore’s expansion of Hunter Valley coal mine approved

The New South Wales’ Independent Planning Commission greenlighted the project.

March 4, 2020

$3bn expansion planned at British Columbia LNG plant

The second phase expansion proposal has just entered the BC Environmental Assessment Office’s review process.

March 3, 2020

Teck’s Frontier fall out

Teck’s announcement that it was withdrawing Frontier from the environmental review process came at a time when Canada is becoming paralyzed by protests and blockades over the Coastal GasLink pipeline,

March 2, 2020

Trudeau says mining can help fight climate change

Canadian prime minister also extends tax breaks for zero emissions vehicles to mining industry – 100% deduction if in use before 2024.

March 2, 2020

MEG Energy asks Alberta to shelve oil sands project

Companies are delaying investment decisions to wait for new pipelines and higher prices.