January 16, 2014

Rio Tinto’s record output another sign of shifting luck for miners

The positive results triggered the biggest one-day rally for the miner's shares since November.

January 15, 2014

US researchers grow graphene on silver

Finding could result in exceptionally pristine samples, which are ideal to produce ultrafast electronics and advanced optics.

January 14, 2014

Neil Young puts oil sands debate front and centre

The Canadian musician is doing a benefit tour across the country to support First Nations communities in their fight against oil sands development.

January 14, 2014

Primrose oil sands summertime leak not yet over

Environmental regulator and company don't agree on what's causing the leaks.

January 14, 2014

Iron ore, coking coal prices are breaking bad

Iron ore sinks below $130 for the first time in 148 trading days and coking coal breaks long-held industry rule of thumb and dips below the iron ore price.

January 14, 2014

Nickel price: Indonesia ban not enough to lift oversupplied market

Top exporter Indonesia's ban on ore shipments largely off-set by record global stockpiles of ore and metal and rising mine output.

January 13, 2014

US energy-related CO2 emissions increased by 2% in 2013, report shows

This is the first time since 2010 that emissions increased compared with the preceding year.

January 13, 2014

West Virginia begins lifting water ban, lawsuits pile up

Last week chemicals used in coal processing contaminated water supplies.

January 13, 2014

Drummond declares force majeure in Colombia as Glencore denies it access to coal port

Analysts say the decision to put a stop to Drummond's exports is an economical "hara-kiri" for Colombia.

January 13, 2014

Batista’s oil firm battle with shareholders gets ugly

Stakeholders say public prosecution is the only way to make Batista accountable, as he has strong ties with influential politicians, including President Dilma Roussef.