September 24, 2014

Uncovering Canada’s frozen assets

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the discovery of one of two ships that comprised Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition in 1845, which has revived interest in the metals wealth…

September 24, 2014

India’s top court cancels over 200 coal licences

It only spared four of the licences granted since 1993.

September 24, 2014

Miner among Africa’s top 10 female business leaders

Bridgette Radebe, chairwoman of Mmakau Mining and president of the South African Mining Development Association, is known for being one of Africa’s first black female mine owners.

September 24, 2014

Low metal prices put chill on global mineral exploration

Fresh data suggests it is still too early to celebrate a recovery in the sector.

September 23, 2014

BHP-Mitsubishi axing 700 coal mining jobs

Companies said over-staffing in the current environment was threatening the viability of their Australian operations.

September 22, 2014

Electricity consumers have spoken in 2014

Consumer opinions favoring coal are now clearer than ever: The demand for coal to fuel electricity generators remains on the rise to satisfy this greater need in the U.S., much…

September 22, 2014

Coal must be part of America’s energy future

Along with oil and natural gas, coal is an essential part of the energy tripod that keeps the U.S. economy the largest in the world.

September 22, 2014

Coal revival cripples Germany’s $130 billion green drive

Germany’s energy revolution —or “Energiewende”— has so far added more than $134 billion to the country's power bills.

September 21, 2014

Alpha Natural Resources selects Plum Energy to supply LNG for Eagle Butte mine haul trucks

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.(NYSE: ANR), announced Friday that Plum Energy LLC will construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on property adjacent to Alpha Coal West Inc.'s Eagle Butte Mine,…

September 19, 2014

Toronto investors: 8 reasons to attend #Canvest14

Next week, CEOs, financiers and investors will gather for two days of sharing ideas and networking opportunities.