China ‘holds the key’ to thermal coal price stability
The Northern Miner recently spoke with Andy Roberts, Wood Mackenzie’s research director of global thermal coal markets, to get an overview of the sector. Based in Austin, Texas, Roberts analyzes…
Mining Energy 2017
Wave of consolidation hits Canada’s oilsands
VANCOUVER — It’s been a volatile few years for Canadian energy producers in Alberta’s oilsands. Last year provincial voters elected the New Democratic Party, which is rarely a ready friend to…
Uranium snapshot: Juniors active in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin
Although uranium markets are in a prolonged downturn, more than a few junior companies are patiently waiting to reap the rewards of better days ahead. Here are five companies advancing…
When will uranium prices rise enough to justify new mines?
David Cates is president and CEO of Denison Mines (TSX: DML; NYSE-MKT: DNN) and president and CEO of Uranium Participation (TSX: U), a company focused on investing in uranium concentrates….
Kameron Collieries restarts Donkin coal mine
Underground coal mining in Cape Breton has resumed after a 15-year hiatus. The Donkin mine started producing coal at the end of February and the underground operation should churn out…
Denison off to great start in 2017 at Wheeler River
In the last six months, Denison Mines (TSX: DML; NYSE-MKT: DNN) has reached a deal to increase its stake in the Wheeler River uranium project, raised $63.5 million in capital…