September 12, 2013

Casey’s Marin Katusa: Conflict could be good for energy investors

Though Syria is not a major producer of oil, the impact of war can reach far beyond its borders. Conflict in the Middle East almost always results in higher oil…

September 12, 2013

CHARTS: Australia, Canada met coal outlook OK. US not so much

50% of US met coal exporters lose money at today's prices.

September 12, 2013

China gets tough on coal, pollution

Bans new coal-fired power plants in some areas as part of anti-pollution measures.

September 12, 2013

The 5 biggest Australian mining services project cancellations

Chinese slowdown, weak commodity prices, rising costs, politics and poor business confidence sent these five monster mining services projects to the shelf.

September 11, 2013

Mining engineers rank among highest paid in British Columbia

Other mining industry employees also did quite well.

September 11, 2013

Glencore freezing $6bn project may be just the start as thermal coal price drops near 3-year low

Funding for coal plants drying up as thermal falls below $80 a tonne for the first time since October 2009.

September 11, 2013

Former Massey coal executive sentenced to three years in prison for endangering miners’ lives

David Hughart implicated former Massey Energy CEO during trial.

September 11, 2013

With latest comments on Keystone XL, Obama favouring environment over economy

By repeating what now seems to be the official litmus test for Keystone XL approval, President Obama has cast further doubt on Keystone XL approval.

September 11, 2013

Uranium price headed for $50 in 2014, taking stocks higher: Rob Chang

The stubborn spot price of uranium has frustrated market watchers for the past year. But that's not the whole story.

September 11, 2013

Gabriel Resources ready to sue Romania for over $4bn

The debated mine has cost the company more than $580 million, a dramatic loss in market value and no fewer than seven different CEOs.