May 9, 2014 Coal-producing Wyoming becomes first state to reject climate school lessons The new science curriculum, proposed by national education groups, was discarded because it regarded man-made climate change as a possibility.
May 9, 2014 EPA considers stricter disclosure on fracking fluids The agency will begin soliciting comment on whether companies should publicly list the chemicals used to extract fuels out of the ground.
May 8, 2014 Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.
May 8, 2014 Australia gives green light to new $15bn coal mine despite Barrier Reef qualms Adani Group's mine, designed to eventually produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year, has been the focus of ongoing opposition.
May 8, 2014 Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history.
May 7, 2014 Putin punishes platinum, palladium prices Russia produces more than half of global palladium and Western sanctions were threatening supply, but Putin now appears to be taking a softer line.
May 7, 2014 Gold prices: the coming end to this bear phase Many believe that the bottom is now in and the bull has resumed charge, with the bears being exhausted. We would like to agree with them but we are still…
May 7, 2014 Coal prices slump didn’t affect mining CEOs pockets last year: report Average compensation went up by more than $100,000, amid staff cutbacks, mine closures, shelved expansion plans and asset sales.
May 7, 2014 The value of project generators in a low probability industry Project generators operate in different markets and stages of project development. Risk profiles vary considerably; leading to diversification within the universe.
May 7, 2014 Enbridge earnings jump, braces for First Nations protest at shareholders meeting Coastal First Nations will take their battle against the firm's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
Japanese copper smelters still in talks for 2026 charges with miners Fees paid by miners to turn concentrate into refined metal have come under pressure as global smelting capacity expands faster than mined supply. January 22, 2026 | 07:16 am
