December 19, 2019 From Barrick to First Quantum: Top miners look ahead to 2020 Top executives at the world's largest mining companies expect a big focus on environmental, social and governance issues and more consolidation.
December 18, 2019 Coal endures as world’s favorite fuel for electricity generation Coal consumption is set to rise in the coming years as growing demand for electricity in developing countries outpaces a shift to cleaner sources of electricity in industrialized nations.
December 18, 2019 BHP plans ‘baby steps’ return to commodities trading to cut transaction risk BHP's previous commodities trading stretches back to when it merged with British peer Billiton in 2001.
December 13, 2019 Conuma Coal electrifies fleet The company plans to replace its fleet of diesel trucks with five electric mine haul trucks made by Komatsu at its Wolverine mine.
December 10, 2019 UBC scientists take ideas from the lab bench to the mine site If you have a mine company with a tailings pond full of coal slurry or a coal deposit that is no longer economic, there could still be value in it
December 10, 2019 ICMM updates mine-community relations guide to reflect investors’ pressure Improved guidance integrates the eight effectiveness criteria of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
December 8, 2019 Australian Labor mayor slams party’s lack of support for mineworkers The Mayor of Townsville says Labor's lack of support for coal mining is pushing people towards right-wing political parties.
December 4, 2019 Teck signs $95 million shipping deal, stock jumps The five-year deal would result in significantly increased shipping volumes of steelmaking coal from the Kamloops operations to Vancouver's Neptune Terminal.
December 3, 2019 2020 renewables use spike not enough to meet climate change goals According to The Economist Intelligence Unit, global energy consumption from renewables will jump by 14% next year, yet not enough to solve a climate crisis.
December 3, 2019 Canada’s energy outlook forecasts coal use to decline 75% by 2040 Canadian oil pricing and production trends will rely heavily on the availability of export pipeline and rail capacity.
US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals Ending US reliance on the minerals has been a top priority for Washington since last year, when Beijing imposed export restrictions on rare earths. January 15, 2026 | 04:05 pm
