Australian Releases Offshore Areas for Oil Exploration
Source: Xinhua  (4/11/11)
"The Australian federal government on Monday released the biggest area in more than a decade for offshore petroleum exploration." More >

EU Potash Firms Warn of Russia, Belarus Fertilizer
Source: Reuters, Juliane von Reppert-Bismarck and Charlie Dunmore  (4/11/11)
"Industry officials argue that keeping import duties in place on Russian and Belarusian potash is essential to protect Europe's remaining producers." More >

Lithium Batteries that Recharge in Seconds
Source: Technology Review, Katherine Bourzac  (4/11/11)
"A new way of making battery electrodes has been used to create an extra fast-charging lithium-ion battery." More >

Natural Gas Becoming Safe Energy Bet
Source: New York Times  (4/11/11)
"The so-called 'technical knockout' may be having its day, as its rival energy sources come under a cloud." More >

India, U.S. Pursue Coal Alliance
Source: Business Standard, Sanjay Jog  (4/11/11)
"India's coal shortage is expected to measure 85 million tons by end of 2011–12." More >

China to Standardize Overheated Wind Farm Construction
Source: Xinhua  (4/11/11)
"About 30% of China's wind turbines are not connected to the grid, making for lopsided resource development." More >

Why Google Is Investing $168M in a Giant Solar Farm
Source: Today, Ariel Schwartz  (4/11/11)
"Every indication is that by 2013, the solar industry will be booming. The only thing that can stop Google now? Turtles." More >

U.S. Bill Calls for U308 Mining Royalties
Source: Resource Investor, Philip Burgert  (4/11/11)
"Legislation seeks 12.5% royalty for uranium mining on federal lands." More >

Harsh Times—A New Normal
Source: Richard (Rick) Mills, AheadOfTheHerd  (4/11/11)
"Are the coming harsh times and potash on your radar screen?" More >

Robert Winslow: Potash Stocks Grow with Agriculture Boom
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (4/7/11)
Planet Earth is in the midst of a food bull market. Wellington West Capital Markets Managing Director Robert Winslow follows small-cap agricultural stocks that can give investors both diversification and leverage to achieve double-digit percentage growth. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Robert shares some small-cap names where investors can plant capital and reap vigorous rewards. More >

New Brunswick Seeks Potash Mining Proposals
Source: Grainews  (4/7/11)
"Interested parties are asked to propose a share of profits they would also contribute to the province, in addition to standard royalties." More >

Over a Barrel
Source: BBC, Peter Day  (4/7/11)
"OPEC has lost its power to set the oil price and control it. That role has passed to the speculators." More >

Oil Price 'Great Concern' for Economy, Says Chu
Source: Reuters  (4/7/11)
"Oil prices vaulted to their highest level since September 2008, stoking concern that higher costs will crimp a 'fragile economic recovery.'" More >

North Dakota Potash Tax Seeds Public Debate
Source: Associated Press, Trevor Born  (4/6/11)
"Potash mining may soon begin in North Dakota, and state lawmakers are considering how much to tax the material and where the money should go." More >

Arab Turmoil to 'Affect Energy Markets for Years'
Source: Associated Press  (4/6/11)
"Events like the Arab revolutions, Japan's earthquake and tsunami, and other rare, so-called 'black swan' events seem to be on the rise." More >

DOE Announces $113M in Solar Funding
Source: Reuters  (4/6/11)
"Grants will support development of advanced solar photovoltaic-related manufacturing at consortiums in California, New York and Florida." More >

Geothermal Energy Association Reports U.S. Industry Expansion
Source: Professional Services Close-Up  (4/6/11)
"Total number of U.S.-based geothermal projects and prospects under development increased 12% in Q111." More >

S. Korea, Japan Compete for Lithium Battery Market
Source: Lithium Investing News, Dave Brown  (4/6/11)
"South Korea likely to replace Japan as the leader in production of mid-sized to small lithium-ion batteries." More >

Obama Talks Budget and Energy in PA
Source: CNN, Lesa Jansen  (4/6/11)
"'We are going to get 80% of our electricity from clean sources,' Obama vowed." More >

EIA Report Shows Vast Global Shale Nat' Gas Reserves
Source: Dow Jones, Angel Gonzalez  (4/6/11)
"The report estimates 5,760 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas in the shale-rock formations of 32 different countries." More >

Sanity to Return as Media-Induced Fear Fades
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (4/5/11)
"Media-induced nuclear fear offers incredible uranium stock buying opportunity." More >

Scientists Develop Fast-Recharge 3-D Li-Ion Battery
Source: Azomaterials, Cameron Chai  (4/5/11)
"The 3-D Li-Ion battery prototype recharges in just 12 minutes." More >

Crude Falls on Strong Dollar but Support Is Firm
Source: Dow Jones, Ga-Woon Philip Vahn  (4/5/11)
"Oil takes a breather after benchmark contracts jumped to fresh two-and-a-half year highs Monday." More >

Chris Berry: Lithium to Elevate Equities and Investor Mood
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (4/5/11)
House Mountain Partners Founder Chris Berry says Asia's need for strategic resources could push the cost of energy to the breaking point, and more efficient electricity storage to power vehicles is critical. High-capacity batteries depend on several metals, including lithium. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Chris shares some of his favorite lithium companies and why he sees dramatic upside potential in each one. More >

UN Clears Kenya Nuclear Energy Project
Source: Daily Nation, Angij Arap Kusi  (4/4/11)
"The nuclear power plant is expected to provide 90 % of the country's electricity needs, making Kenya the world's biggest consumer of nuclear energy ahead of France." More >