November 25, 2015

These 6 metals, minerals back to greenfield pricing by 2020

New study says in a post-China boom world geological shortage becomes a stronger driver of prices than demand – and even coal will need new mines.

November 25, 2015

Anglo American shares close at lowest in 16 years on HSBC note

HSBC downgraded the company to 'reduce' from 'hold' and highlighted that Anglo's precarious cash flow situation may force it to cancel its dividend.

November 24, 2015

Moody’s: Alberta’s emissions program will preserve industrial sector credit quality

Although the strategy will completely phase out coal emissions in Alberta by 2030, the timeframe provides power operators the opportunity to transition away from coal toward renewable fuel sources.

November 24, 2015

Illegally mined gold from Colombia sold in the US — report

Small-scale miners are being forced out at gunpoint or extorted to work for the armed groups that are taking over their operations. These gangs later sell the gold in the…

November 24, 2015

Traditional land owner tells court Adani misled tribunal over mine’s benefits

A traditional owner of the site of Australia’s largest proposed coal mine has alleged in court that Indian miner Adani misled a tribunal that cleared the way for the mine.

November 24, 2015

Build low level nuclear waste facility at Leigh Creek to guarantee its future: leading industry lobby group

A low to intermediate level nuclear waste repository should be established near the South Australian Outback town of Leigh Creek, which is destined to become a virtual ghost town within…

November 24, 2015

Sweden’s “Minister for the Future” believes in a fossil-free future with economic growth

By 2030, Sweden plans to become a fossil-free country and will be one of the world’s first fossil-free welfare nations

November 20, 2015

Commodity prices have not bottomed yet — Goldman Sachs

Unless demand picks up or more miners cut output, prices for raw materials are set to stay low for years, or worse, continue to drop, the investment bank predicts.

November 20, 2015

Global coal imports heading for second year of ‘dramatic’ drops

The EIA says China and India are to blame, as imports from both nations — which from 2008 to 2013 accounted for 98% of the increase in world coal trade…

November 20, 2015

China admits to have killed 28 suspects on coal mine knife attack

The deaths of the alleged "terrorists" took place over a 56-day operation by security forces, the Chinese government said.