February 13, 2015

World Coal Association calls for greater investment in cleaner coal technologies

Technologies such as high efficiency, low emissions (HELE) coal plants and carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS), can make a significant contribution to reducing global CO2 emissions as part of…

February 13, 2015

Anglo American’s big write-down

Minas Rio.

February 13, 2015

“We haven’t seen capitulation in natural resources yet”

During a period of polarizing precious metals and industrial commodity pricing, Rick Rule, Chairman of Sprott U.S. Holdings was kind enough to share a few comments—opining on global counterparty risk,…

February 12, 2015

Teck’s profits drop 22 pct

"At current exchange rates, each US$1 change in the price of a barrel of oil has an approximate $5 million effect on our operating costs."

February 12, 2015

INFOGRAPHIC: Project generators: exploration risk for less cost

In a bear market for junior miners, exploration capital can be hard to come by.

February 12, 2015

Glencore slashes capital spending as commodity prices bite

Glencore has slashed spending for this year by up to $US1.4 billion amid a rout in commodity prices, and will spin-off its stake in the unwanted South African platinum producer…

February 11, 2015

Apple stumps for renewables, spends $850 million on solar energy

"We know that climate change is real."

February 9, 2015

Mining tycoon executed in China

Total of five executed.

February 7, 2015

It’s time for the government to investigate Adani’s Australian coal scheme

These reports today should be a loud warning for any investors and financier.

February 6, 2015

Investigation of Adani’s giant Australia coal project urged

“Its use of offshore, low-tax jurisdictions in relation to its Australian operations, and the apparent uncertainty about ownership of the Abbot Point Port lease, raise questions about the ability of…