August 13, 2015

World Coal Association calls for governments worldwide to support all low emission technologies equally

The World Coal Association (WCA) has today called for governments worldwide to show a genuine commitment to widening the deployment of all low emission technologies, in order to meet global…

August 13, 2015

Approval of Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion subject to 145 conditions

The company will review the conditions and submit comments to the National Energy Board next week.

August 13, 2015

BHP Billiton: Celebrating 130 years of history

BHP Billiton is today celebrating the 130 year anniversary of the incorporation of BHP and its significant contribution to the Australian economy and society for more than a century.

August 13, 2015

Huge blasts at Chinese port disrupts iron ore, oil shipments

Two huge explosions at the port of Tianjin, the world's 10th largest, have killed at least 50 people and devastated the area.

August 13, 2015

Glencore hit by $790 million writedown, cuts spending

The company's action on spending follows sharp falls across commodity prices this year.

August 13, 2015

Global gold demand hits six-year-low as China, India buy less

Total bullion demand dropped 12% in the second quarter of the year, due in part to directionless prices, the WGC says.

August 12, 2015

Price of crude from Canada’s oil sands more than halves since June

Experts say the main reason behind such debacle is a combination of steadily rising production, pipeline constraints and an unexpected outage at a U.S. refinery.

August 12, 2015

Most Chinese rare earth miners running at a loss — report

About 90% of China’s rare earth producers are currently operating at a loss as prices for the coveted elements continue to drop due to a global glut and illegal mining.

August 12, 2015

Freeport cancels copper exports from Indonesia as permit expires

The company, which runs the massive Grasberg mine in Papua, has stopped exporting since last month.

August 12, 2015

The Saudi oil price war is backfiring

With record production of 10.564 million barrels per day in June 2015, Saudi Arabia has been one of the major driving forces behind the current oil price slump.