August 3, 2015

Alpha Natural Resources files for bankruptcy protection

The slump in the coal market has claimed another victim.

July 31, 2015

The hidden cost of coal mining

The small Turkish town of Soma, near the Aegean Sea, was once better known for its spartan houses and quaint surrounding farmland. But ever since 301 miners died last year…

July 31, 2015

Former Exxon President on mission to clean up oil sands

Canada has given oil sands a dirty reputation, but a breakthrough, commercially viable technology has caught the eye of a former Exxon Mobil president who is putting it to use…

July 30, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: The origin of the Greek crisis

Today's giant infographic does an excellent job summing up the crisis from beginning to end - it's the only infographic you need to understand it all.

July 30, 2015

World Coal Association calls on World Bank to recognise the critical role of coal in meeting global energy needs

The World Coal Association (WCA) has today called on the World Bank to recognise the vital role of coal in bringing affordable, reliable electricity to hundreds of millions of people…

July 29, 2015

About 30,000 fresh job cuts, more mine closures expected in Australia

A fresh survey of mining industry leaders is predicting more mine closures and job cuts as the prices of commodities like iron ore and coal decline.

July 29, 2015

B.C.’s LNG job boom overstated, according to think tank’s report

The 100,000 jobs the provincial government has promised due to LNG projects across B.C. is an overblown figure, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

July 28, 2015

Fission Step-Out Drilling Expands R600W and R780E Zones; Seven New High-Grade Holes

PLS Continues Rapid Growth; First High-Grade Mineralization Discovered at R1620E Zone

July 28, 2015

Denison and Fission Execute Definitive Arrangement Agreement

Denison Mines Corp. and Fission Uranium Corp. are pleased to announce that Denison and Fission have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement which replaces the binding letter agreement previously announced…

July 28, 2015

More headline risk around Alberta’s oil sands industry

Questions multiply on future of Canadian projects.