June 6, 2017

Adani to go ahead with polemic Carmichael coal mine after all

Despite opposition from organizations ranging from the United Nations to green groups and locals, work on the multibillion-dollar mine is expected to begin by September.

June 5, 2017

CHART: Commodity prices slump to 50-year low against US stocks

S&P500 most expensive compared to commodities since late 1960s despite last year's rally in metals and mineral prices.

June 5, 2017

Trump urged to end uranium mining ban near Grand Canyon

Supporters of the moratorium, which expires in 2032, say new mining activity will likely boost the risk of uranium-contaminated water flowing into the Canyon.

June 2, 2017

How the US coal industry is reacting to the Paris Climate Accord withdrawal

While the global reaction to President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement was largely critical, at least one energy industry important to Trump celebrated his decision…

June 2, 2017

Cheaper solar in India prompts rethink for coal projects

Power from solar panels now half the cost of a new coal plant

June 2, 2017

Has Permian productivity peaked?

According to the EIA's Drilling Productivity Report, productivity (as opposed to absolute production) is set to fall next month in the Permian Basin.

June 1, 2017

New BC government could jeopardize Canadian oil exports

The upcoming change in British Columbia’s government could stall the Canadian oil industry’s plans to compete globally by exporting crude to Asia—the world’s fastest growing refining market of which Middle…

June 1, 2017

Is coking coal pricing moving away from quarterly benchmarks?

Metallurgical coal miners could be exposed to more pricing volatility if a move afoot to do away with quarterly pricing comes to anything.

May 31, 2017

Successful partnership makes fly-in/fly-out easier

Managing large-scale camps in remote locations involves balancing complex components across various systems.

May 31, 2017

Miners frozen out as South Africa readies empowerment rules

Mining companies in South Africa have been frozen out of consultation over regulatory changes that could dilute shareholders, raise costs and impose new levies to fund community development.