September 12, 2019

Weakening shale productivity “very bullish” for oil prices

There is now evidence that the US shale industry is reaching the end of the road on well productivity.

September 9, 2019

Orano to start drilling at Close Lake uranium project in Saskatchewan

The campaign is set to be of approximately 3,000 metres in up to four holes at an estimated cost of $1.1 million.

September 7, 2019

Saudi King names first royal energy minister

Cabinet shuffles for second week in a row in the world's top crude exporter.

September 5, 2019

Norway’s CO2 seabed storage project gets boost from industry, EU

Norway's Equinor has signed preliminary agreements with seven potential industrial customers for its project to develop carbon dioxide storage under the North Sea.

September 3, 2019

Alberta coal mine reclamation to create green energy source

The Paintearth coal mine will be the site of innovative renovation with the potential to supply renewable energy.

September 3, 2019

Tech billionaire backs new demand on BHP over climate action

Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes is among backers of a new demand on BHP Group to suspend ties with industry groups that are seen as hindering efforts to meet global climate…

September 3, 2019

BHP investors file resolution to cut funding for Australian coal lobby groups

Co-filers include institutional investors that combined hold $94.6 billion under management.

September 3, 2019

Botched bankruptcy leads to standoff in Kentucky coal country

Laid off miners are blocking trains in protest against Blackjewel, which halted operations in July without settling its final salary obligations to more than 1,800 workers across the country.

September 2, 2019

Global wind turbine fleet to consume over 5.5Mt of copper by 2028 — report

But further developments in aluminium technology could lead to increased substitution of copper in cabling.

August 31, 2019

Populism and protest lurk behind Europe’s dying coal mines

Anger and despair are running high ahead of Sunday’s state elections in Germany’s mining heartland.