July 9, 2014

Alberta lags on emissions targets: auditor general

Government only now preparing first public report on 2008 strategy.

July 7, 2014

India’s coal power plants about to run out of stocks

Government said close to a half of the country's coal power plants only have enough stocks to last a week.

July 7, 2014

Drilling down to the economic realities of geothermal power

Reality triumphed over my idealism: Beaty.

July 6, 2014

Trucks modified to spew exhaust, make political statement

New meme: #rollingcoal.

July 6, 2014

US rail traffic hits traffic highs thanks to commodities

Even coal showing a gain.

July 6, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: Exploring the US mining industry

For your July 4th weekend.

July 3, 2014

Glencore smashes claims it paid zero tax in Australia over last three years

In an email to staff the company's coal chief executive, Peter Freyberg, revealed details of tax payments.

July 3, 2014

Coal price flat for 2nd month on weak demand

Coal likely to remain competitive for power generation for the balance of 2014.

July 2, 2014

Australia losing 75,000 mining jobs in next two years

Cuts will occur because the sector is switching from the job-heavy construction stage to the operational phase, which requires fewer workers.

July 1, 2014

Jellyfish numbers are rising and that’s bad for coal, nuclear plants

Jellyfish blooms and power plant intake valves don't mix.