April 1, 2014

BHP spin-off plans met with skepticism

Especially the mooted $19 billion valuation.

April 1, 2014

White House targets methane emissions

For oil and gas drillers, the prospect of regulations on emissions from flaring and fugitive methane has been watched closely by both the industry and environmental groups for several years…

April 1, 2014

Special situation stock a boon to carbon fiber investors?

We are seeing a rise in the demand for super-light and strong carbon fiber composite, which is used in multiple applications for both commercial and consumer use, based on my…

April 1, 2014

BHP Billiton mulls spinning off non-core divisions into $18bn firm

The separate company would be listed on the London Stock Exchange, as well as the Australian and South African markets.

March 31, 2014

Drummond to restart coal exports from Colombia

Local media is reporting the miner is hours away from resuming its coal shipments at its Cienaga port.

March 31, 2014

Mick Davis scores $3.75 billion to build new mining empire

The former Xstrata boss is already hunting for mining deals.

March 31, 2014

Declining coal prices to hit producers even harder

Australian coal miners to be the most affected.

March 30, 2014

Cuba approves new foreign investment law

But natural resource industry exempt.

March 30, 2014

SEC cracks down on Seattle-based Chinese coal company

Accuses firm of fraud.

March 28, 2014

Desperate Canadian juniors turn to medical pot industry to raise funds

In the last two months at least a dozen juniors have announced they are considering growing cannabis.