March 1, 2016

Glencore swings to loss on write-downs and collapsing coal, metal prices

The Switzerland-based mining and energy giant lost $5 billion in 2015.

March 1, 2016

Here’s where mining investors should be placing their bets

As a country, however, Canada is falling out of favour.

February 29, 2016

Consol unloads Virginia coal mine for $420 million

The sale leaves Consol will only have three mines in southwestern Pennsylvania and one site, the Miller Creek complex, in southern West Virginia.

February 29, 2016

Greenfield exploration in Australia picks up

Total area drilled (in metres) climbed by 6.9% during the December quarter, with activity in areas of new deposits increasing by 29.6%.

February 29, 2016

China to axe 1.8 million coal, steel jobs

As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce industrial overcapacity.

February 29, 2016

Death toll from Russia’s mine disaster climbs to 36 as rescuers killed in new explosion

The bodies of four miners were recovered after the initial disaster, but the remains of the six rescuers who died trying to reach the stranded miners are yet to be…

February 26, 2016

Coal mine explosion in Russia kills 4, 26 missing

About 110 coal miners were underground when a seismic jolt caused part of the structure to collapse late Thursday.

February 25, 2016

Gold price: Giant sucking sound now coming from the West

Chinese bullion imports at 2011 levels mix with record-breaking discounts in India as money pours into physical gold-backed ETFs.

February 25, 2016

USA, Mexico energy policies a mounting risk for Canada’s oil sector — IEA

Heightened competition between NAFTA members to export crude oil, poses serious challenges for Canada, says the agency.

February 25, 2016

South32 looking for assets despite $1.75bn loss, massive layoffs

Despite the loss and a 94% drop in earnings, analysts believe the company's modest debt of $116 million makes it well-positioned to act on opportunities.