November 27, 2016 CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.
November 27, 2016 Oil comes back to life in Canada Two years after the collapse in oil prices forced the oil and gas industry to scale back drilling, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) is forecasting a year-over-year…
November 27, 2016 China risks wasting $490 billion on unneeded coal plants — study Slowing power demand growth and low carbon capacity targets in China's latest five-year plan are found to be squeezing coal generation out of the power mix.
November 25, 2016 Alberta inks $1.36bn deal with three firms to shut down coal plants Payments will be done over the next 14 years to compensate the firm for shutting down their plants earlier than originally planned.
November 25, 2016 South32 looking for more coking coal mines The company, however, has decided to stay away from thermal coal assets due mainly to uncertainties over demand linked to climate concerns.
November 25, 2016 Donald Trump’s stock in Dakota Access oil pipeline company prompts concern Trump’s investments could affect any decision he makes on the US$3.8 billion project as president.
November 24, 2016 Finland to ban coal use for energy by 2030 Coal use has been steadily falling in the European nation since 2011 and it currently generates barely 8% of its power needs.
November 24, 2016 B.C. First Nations, government ink multi-million dollar Coastal GasLink deal The new new agreement on the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline project will help ensure that the Saulteau community can participate in and benefit from B.C.'s LNG opportunity.
November 23, 2016 Essential mining laws in Western Australia you must know Mining. No, not the explosive type, but the other where excavation of the Earth takes place in search of minerals for extraction. But, before you get out there prospecting, you…
November 23, 2016 Rio Tinto sells Scottish aluminum assets for $410 million With this deal, Rio has now agreed to more than $1.3bn in divestments this year.
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October. December 20, 2025 | 08:30 am