December 15, 2014

China’s nuclear giant grabs majority stake in UK wind farms

The deal marks China General Nuclear Power's first big acquisition of onshore wind generating capacity in the west.

December 15, 2014

Black gold loses glitter

The stunning 40% drop in the price of oil over the past few months has scrambled global economic forecasts, changed the geo-political landscape, and has severely pressured many energy sector…

December 15, 2014

Environmental review begins on HD Mining’s coal mine

A joint environmental review is now underway for a controversial underground coal mine proposed for Tumbler Ridge that would employ close to 500 temporary foreign workers in its first year…

December 15, 2014

10 miners killed in China mine explosion

Ten Chinese miners were found dead Sunday hours after they were trapped underground in an explosion at a mine in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, state media said.

December 13, 2014

Global economy: why it’s a year-end “mess”

The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell 185 points on Tuesday, prior to rallying to cut its loss—but this was followed by a 170-point intraday decline on Wednesday.

December 13, 2014

South Africa may sell iron ore, BHP stakes worth $3bn

The country needs funds to keep the lights on, but buyers may be hard to come by.

December 12, 2014

PIC OF THE DAY: Gina Rinehart is an oil painting

The larger than life queen of coal and iron ore and her favourite daughter sit down for a feast.

December 12, 2014

BP-Husky new Canadian oil sands project begins operations

The Sunrise Phase 1 oil sands project is expected to have initial capacity of 60,000 barrels per day.

December 12, 2014

India takes first step to end state coal monopoly

India’s Parliament has paved the way for private sector companies to mine coal commercially in the country.

December 11, 2014

More insane pictures of Russian potash mining destruction

Two large cities in Russia's Perm region sit on potash mines worked for the past 70 years that cause sudden surface subsidences and sinkholes 400m across.