Why is the shale industry still not profitable?
Echoing criticism of too much hype surrounding U.S. shale from Saudi oil minister last week, new report finds shale drilling still largely not profitable.
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A modern land run? Trump move opens Utah to mining claims under 1872 law
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Suncor Energy implements first commercial fleet of autonomous haul trucks in the oil sands
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Bidders for $500m Canada streaming deal as cobalt price surges–report
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Shares in Vancouver vanadium junior tank after securities probe
Regulator in British Columbia wants clarification on Vanadiumcorp's economic assessment of its flagship Lac Doré project in Quebec.