February 3, 2020

Feds would signal oil sands ‘have no future’ if Frontier mine blocked: Poilievre

The $20.6-billion oil sands project, 110 km north of Fort McMurray, Alta., is still pending approval from the federal government.

February 3, 2020

Miners need to adopt next-generation values to battle reputation crisis, says Anglo American boss

Mark Cutifani says that, regrettably, the mining industry is still seen as one that takes more than it gives.

February 3, 2020

Social investors, emissions reduction efforts to shape mining’s short-term future — report

Deloitte’s “Tracking the Trends” annual mining report, warns mining leaders they will have to work this year on building trust with communities, consumers and investors.

February 2, 2020

Activists occupy German coal plant in protest, police say

More than 120 people illegally entered the premises of the Datteln-4 power station.

February 2, 2020

China urges coal miners to resume production to keep market supplied

The central government wants to keep the market supplied and stabilize prices amid the coronavirus outbreak.

February 2, 2020

Miners face funding squeeze as green investing surges

Environmental, social & governance concerns have driven money into specialised ESG funds which often exclude mining stocks.

January 31, 2020

Teck’s proposed oil sands mine gets support from rival producers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet may decide on the project’s fate by the end of next month.

January 30, 2020

Canada’s wood bison near proposed oil project face ‘imminent threats’

Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has concluded the bison are threatened and "immediate intervention is required to allow for recovery."

January 29, 2020

Teck says ‘anyone’s guess’ if Canada will approve oil sands project

Lindsay said Teck has told the government that for it to build Frontier, it needs a pipeline to be built, a partner, and favorable oil prices.

January 29, 2020

New York pension to coal firms: Evolve or we’ll divest

The fund is reviewing 27 miners that earn at least 10% of revenue from mining thermal coal.