January 14, 2014

Iron ore, coking coal prices are breaking bad

Iron ore sinks below $130 for the first time in 148 trading days and coking coal breaks long-held industry rule of thumb and dips below the iron ore price.

January 13, 2014

US energy-related CO2 emissions increased by 2% in 2013, report shows

This is the first time since 2010 that emissions increased compared with the preceding year.

January 13, 2014

West Virginia begins lifting water ban, lawsuits pile up

Last week chemicals used in coal processing contaminated water supplies.

January 13, 2014

Drummond declares force majeure in Colombia as Glencore denies it access to coal port

Analysts say the decision to put a stop to Drummond's exports is an economical "hara-kiri" for Colombia.

January 13, 2014

Batista’s oil firm battle with shareholders gets ugly

Stakeholders say public prosecution is the only way to make Batista accountable, as he has strong ties with influential politicians, including President Dilma Roussef.

January 12, 2014

Study: Acid mine drainage can help clean up, recycle fracking wastewater

Two wrongs sometimes can make a right.

January 12, 2014

Coal makes a 2014 comeback

While environmental regulations and cheap natural gas have worked together to kill off coal in the United States, coal is not dead yet.

January 11, 2014

Global warming chickenlittleism

There’s no doubt our climate is changing, but are the charges the IPCC is making correct?

January 9, 2014

Government does ‘U-turn’ on deal with Drummond, blocks coal-loading

The company won't be allowed to continue loading until it completes its direct-to-vessel loading system.

January 9, 2014

SURVEY: Nearly half of Canada’s resource companies see better 2014

Almost half (45%) of experts interviewed expect business activity to increase this year.