January 16, 2014

BP sees growth in energy demand slowing, emissions rising 29% by 2035

The overall increase in energy consumption is still huge at 41%.

January 15, 2014

US researchers grow graphene on silver

Finding could result in exceptionally pristine samples, which are ideal to produce ultrafast electronics and advanced optics.

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 9, 2014

Calling all single, Canadian mining CEOs

The Bachelor Canada is looking for its newest bachelor and someone from the mining industry may be just who they need.

January 8, 2014

How contrarians play bear markets in resources: Rick Rule

Your willingness to buy a stock should not be diminished by the fact that it has fallen in price. In everyday purchases, we want to buy things that are selling…

January 6, 2014

Why does Saudi Arabia need nuclear power?

The Saudi Kingdom may be a major oil exporter but it's got energy problems at home.

January 6, 2014

AREVA signs agreement with Saudi groups to develop country’s nuclear program

Signed while French President Francois Hollande was in Riyadh

January 3, 2014

Dr Doom lifts mining gloom

Predictions of a hard landing in China will not pan out and global emerging market growth will accelerate in 2014 lifting demand for metals and minerals.

January 1, 2014

Supply worries cloud 2014 mining outlook

But bubbly stock markets could see investors return to the sector as 2013's plunge in commodity prices make metals and minerals look cheap.

December 31, 2013

‘Midas touch’ bacteria, gold roller coaster and risky countries among top stories of 2013

While 2013 will go down as the one when gold stop glittering and miners were forced to tighten their belts, our readers favoured a wide range of stories.