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.

November 23, 2016

Oil consumption outlook fuels further pipeline debate

Fossil-fuel-free future far off as world demand to increase, says the International Energy Agency.

November 23, 2016

The true benefactor of President Trump’s “America’s Infrastructure First” initiative

Trump plans on investing several-hundred billions of dollars into rebuilding and repairing infrastructure across the US.

November 23, 2016

Carbon tax won’t affect oil sands development if crude rises above $60 — report

That's the estimated minimum price oil sands companies need to go ahead with their projects, and if it's reached then the extra cost of a carbon tax likely won't sway…

November 22, 2016

Shell Canada boss says stay the course on carbon pricing as Quest CCS project exceeds expectations

Royal Dutch Shell, a long-time advocate of pricing carbon, says the strategy needs to be maintained regardless of what happens south of the border.