January 7, 2014

South Africa charges mining firm that polluted river at national park

Bosveld Phosphate spillage in late December causing major pollution of two rives, resulting in “a massive fish kill” say authorities.

January 6, 2014

Energy commodity prices gained as metals sank in 2013

EIA report shows how the prices of various energy commodities increased from 2012 levels.

January 6, 2014

Why does Saudi Arabia need nuclear power?

The Saudi Kingdom may be a major oil exporter but it's got energy problems at home.

January 6, 2014

2013 Mining Deaths

Forty-two miners died in work-related accidents at the nation’s mines in 2013, an increase from the 36 miners who died in 2012.

January 6, 2014

AREVA signs agreement with Saudi groups to develop country’s nuclear program

Signed while French President Francois Hollande was in Riyadh

January 6, 2014

Enbridge to invest $200 million in Texas wind power project

"Texas represents a natural extension for Enbridge's growing U.S. renewable energy portfolio."

January 5, 2014

Deadly weekend at China’s coal mines

Four people died over the weekend in two different coal mine explosions in Central and southwest China.

January 5, 2014

Mining in Canada’s B.C. remains strong, but facing labour, indigenous issues

B.C. saw several projects expand, as well as new mines to begin construction, which drove job creation. But mining also faced opposition and labour shortage.

January 5, 2014

Thatcher almost sent troops to quell 1984 miners’ strike

Government papers, released by the National Archives, reveal secret plan.

January 4, 2014

Colombia’s second-biggest coal producer ordered to stop loading

The company is not in compliance with new rules which require miners to implement a direct-to-vessel loading system.