February 6, 2020 Low oil prices for ‘foreseeable future’ led to Suncor writedown The impairment was necessary as Suncor adjusted its global oil price forecast down about $10 per barrel.
February 5, 2020 BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.
February 4, 2020 Russia’s comeback in Africa favours profit over long-term influence — analyst Moscow claims to a host of resources are based on shaky grounds at best, consultancy Verisk Maplecroft says.
February 3, 2020 Feds would signal oil sands ‘have no future’ if Frontier mine blocked: Poilievre The $20.6-billion oil sands project, 110 km north of Fort McMurray, Alta., is still pending approval from the federal government.
January 31, 2020 Teck’s proposed oil sands mine gets support from rival producers Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet may decide on the project’s fate by the end of next month.
January 30, 2020 Canada’s wood bison near proposed oil project face ‘imminent threats’ Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has concluded the bison are threatened and "immediate intervention is required to allow for recovery."
January 29, 2020 Teck says ‘anyone’s guess’ if Canada will approve oil sands project Lindsay said Teck has told the government that for it to build Frontier, it needs a pipeline to be built, a partner, and favorable oil prices.
January 29, 2020 Investors urge drillers, miners not to take advantage of Trump environmental rollbacks The push by the investors comes amid increasing attention by investors to climate and environmental issues.
January 28, 2020 Canada could delay decision on massive oil sands project, says key minister Ottawa must decide by end-February if Teck Resources Ltd can build the C$20.6 billion ($15.7 billion) Frontier mine in northern Alberta.
January 24, 2020 IMF aid to Congo Republic on hold over Glencore, Trafigura impasse The IMF bailout hinges on the African nation restructuring the oil-backed loans to the Swiss traders.
New York copper price surges again, Shanghai sets record Copper jumped by more than 5% to the highest level since the short squeeze in July. December 26, 2025 | 12:18 pm
