Top 10 Commentaries of 2011
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (12/28/11)
"This week I thought we'd take a moment to reflect on the eventful year it's been for natural resources." More >

China Announces Discovery of Massive Coal Deposit
Source: Shivom Seth, Mineweb  (12/23/11)
"The discovery of a massive new coal reserve in Xinjiang Uygur is hoped will help meet China's coal requirements, which are set to grow to 1 gigaton during the 12th five-year plan." More >

Geordie Mark: Coal and Uranium Generate Heat
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (11/15/11)
From fossil fuels to fission, growing global demand for power generation offers investment opportunities. Thermal coal is heating up and the uranium junior mining sector is set for development and a wave of consolidation. Geordie Mark, mining analyst with Haywood Securities in Vancouver, shares his thoughts in this exclusive Energy Report interview. More >

European Shareholders a Boon for Resource Explorers
Source: Thom Calandra, Resource Investor  (11/10/11)
"Fresh shareholders from Germany, Austria, France and Switzerland are showing up in the rosters of Canada metals and potash explorers." More >

No Taxation Good, Liquidity Crisis Bad
Source: Hinds Howard, MLP Hindsight  (9/29/11)
"For the most part, MLPs have done a good job of shoring up balance sheets and coverage ratios over the last 2-3 years since the last liquidity crisis and are well positioned to outperform." More >

USGS Finds Earth More Acidic
Source: UPI  (9/26/11)
"While companies in coal regions in the eastern U.S. have taken steps to improve their environmental legacy, regulations to do so in China aren't yet in place."
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EPA Plans Wave of Coal Plant Shutdowns
Source: Daily Mail  (8/23/11)
"Tensions are rising between environmental, industry groups and Republican members of the House, who say the regulations will result in higher electric bills, more blackouts and fewer jobs." More >

Obama May Seek to Reduce Truck Emissions 20%
Source: Bloomberg, Jeff Plungis  (8/8/11)
"The efficiency goals should help trucks improve fuel use to 7 or 7 1/2 miles per gallon by 2018." More >

Indonesia Offers Nine CBM Blocks, One Oil and Gas Block
Source: Platts  (8/1/11)
"The Indonesian government has invited bids for nine coal-bed methane blocks and one oil and gas block." More >

Feds OK Wireless Mine Safety Technology
Source: Associated Press, Dylan Lovan  (7/20/11)
"Technology to help coal mines meet safety standards has performed successful range tests from 1,550 feet below the surface." More >

Indonesian Coal Miners Plan $70M Investment
Source: Jakarta Globe, Ririn Radiawati Kusuma  (7/11/11)
"The government wants the local industry to add value to low-ranked coal." More >

EPA Finalizes Coal Plant Emission Rule
Source: Reuters, Timothy Gardner and Tom Doggett  (7/7/11)
"EPA aims to slash air pollution from plants east of the Rocky Mountains." More >

China's Coal-Fired Plants Mask Climate Change?
Source: Guardian, Damian Carrington  (7/4/11)
"Rapid warming will resume after China's sulfur pollution is cleaned up." More >

Germany Debates on Coal, Gas Plant Incentives
Source: Dow Jones, Jan Hromadko  (6/29/11)
"Germany fumbles for new energy sources following its exit from nuclear power." More >

Gillard Slams Brown on Coal Industry's Future
Source: Australian, Sid Maher  (6/28/11)
"We will work with the coal industry, so it's got a future." More >

Time to Invest in Coal
Source: Marin Katusa, Casey Energy   (6/23/11)
"Coal-rich nations count blessings, as global production is maxed out." More >

Investing in the New King Coal
Source: Investment U, David Fessler  (6/21/11)
"Indonesia is the top thermal coal exporter." More >

Russia, China Build Energy Partnership
Source: The Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin  (6/16/11)
"The nations form long-term strategic energy partnership." More >

Pentagon Presents Its First Energy Plan
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Keith Johnson  (6/15/11)
"Plan aims to benefit both the battlefield and budget-conscious DC." More >

World Becomes More Dependent on Coal
Source: Business Insider, Gregor MacDonald  (6/8/11)
"Global coal consumption grew a whopping 7.60% in 2010." More >

The Price of Clean Air
Source: Bloomberg, Paul Barrett  (6/6/11)
"Energy reform is far from pain-free." More >

Economists Call for Price on Carbon
Source: The Australian  (6/1/11)
"There should be five elements in designing a carbon-pricing mechanism. . ." More >

Coal Use, Production Rose in 2010
Source: Power-Gen Worldwide  (6/1/11)
"Total U.S. coal consumption in 2010 increased 5.1% over 2009." More >

Saskatchewan Eyes $43B Expansion
Source: Leader-Post, Bruce Johnstone  (5/31/11)
"The region's robust potash, uranium and precious metals sectors are poised to benefit." More >

Global C02 Emissions Return to Record Highs
Source: Deutsche Welle  (5/31/11)
"GHG emissions edge close to level that should not be reached until 2020." More >