October 1, 2015

China’s astonishing rise in one simple chart

When compared to the US, the world's largest economy for 150 years, China's ascent is even more startling because it took place over such a short time-span.

October 1, 2015

Fifty killed in a knife attack at a Chinese colliery

Manhunt underway.

September 30, 2015

Fission to Co-Host Town Hall Meeting Regarding Denison/Fission Merger on October 6, 2015 at Royal York Hotel in Toronto at 4:30 P.M.

FISSION URANIUM CORP. is pleased to announce that it will co-host a presentation and town hall meeting with Denison Mines Corp. where Denison and Fission shareholders will have the opportunity…

September 30, 2015

Low commodity prices could persist says Lagarde

Change that is "necessary and healthy"

September 29, 2015

Rio Tinto agrees sale of interest in Bengalla Joint Venture for US$606 million

Bengalla is the smallest of three coal mines in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales in which Rio Tinto holds an interest, producing 8.6 million tonnes (3.4 million tonnes…

September 29, 2015

Athabasca meets year-end production targets at Hangingstone oilsands project

Athabasca said in a news release that bitumen production averaged 3,200 barrels per day in September and has recently jumped to 4,000 bpd.

September 29, 2015

Why Canada’s last great hope for the oilsands is no slam dunk

“If it’s built, it will be used and useful.”

September 29, 2015

XPrize competition offers $20M to reduce carbon emissions

Sign up now.

September 29, 2015

Alberta to phase out coal ‘as quickly as we reasonably can’ says premier

Net carbon pricing may be too low.

September 29, 2015

Could mining in Iran supplant the country’s oil business?

Iran is ranked among 15 major mineral-rich countries with potential reserves worth $770 billion.