March 21, 2016

Natural gas about to overtake coal for power generation in the US

2016 would be the first year the fossil fuel loses out to natural gas as preferred fuel for electricity generation in the US.

March 21, 2016

Former oil sands workers eye renewables market

Edmonton-based group aims to re-train 1,000 jobless workers into solar panel installers by 2018.

March 21, 2016

Germany to bring half its gold back by 2020

The country's central bank has already repatriated 1,400 tons or 41.5% of its gold reserves.

March 20, 2016

New Rio Tinto chief plays down expansion expectations

Rio sources say 44-year-old French executive's command of operational and financial detail were important factor in appointment.

March 20, 2016

Private capital is ready to invest $7 billion in mining

Half of private capital funds say it's easier to find attractive investments in the sector new study finds.

March 20, 2016

Vancouver junior buys 26 UK tin mines

Tin price is up more than 25% since January.

March 18, 2016

CAT sales show mining slump only getting worse

Industry bellwether Caterpillar's global mining equipment sales drop 42% as Asia-Pacific and Latin America orders fall off a cliff.

March 18, 2016

Kigali forum discusses keys to unlocking Africa’s economic potential

The ATF was organised by the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) and the Government of Rwanda.

March 18, 2016

Wall Street checks out of coal mines

Few banks are still willing to get their hands dirty in the coal business.

March 18, 2016

Largest mining equity rally in years built on shaky foundations

The benchmark FTSE 350 mining index, which tracks the performance of the UK's 11 biggest listed miners, is up 26% this year.