Indian Hunt for South Africa's Junior Coal Miners Heats Up
Source: Reuters, Jackie Cowhig  (3/9/10)
As India's demand for coal increases, end-users have stepped up their hunt for South African junior coal mines in a bid to secure supply from this year if possible. More >

Oil: Too Fast, Too Furious—Now Time for a Break
Source: Ronald Stoeferle, Erste Group  (3/8/10)
The risk/return profile is currently not attractive for oil investments. Investors will have to give up their belief in perennially rising prices (for now). . . More >

Canada Opens Arms to Uranium Investment
Source: Uranium Investing News, Melissa Pistilli  (3/8/10)
"Canada has the most favorable geological environment and the highest grade deposits. . ." More >

The Irony of Iowa's Ethanol Exemption
Source: Energy Tribune, Robert Bryce  (3/5/10)
This morning, the Des Moines Register is reporting on the death of a piece of legislation—SF 2359—requiring that all gasoline sold in Iowa contain at least 10% ethanol. More >

Marin Katusa: Winning the Game with Zero-Risk Capital
Source: Interviewed by Gordon Holmes, The Energy Report  (3/4/10)
The zero-capital investing philosophy advocated by Marin Katusa, senior editor of Casey's Energy Report, wins the hearts and lines the pockets of investors. But it often puts him in the doghouse with some the companies he admires most. In addition to learning more about the Casey Free Ride approach and Marin's current energy sector views, get an early glimpse of the European shale plays that have captured his fancy in this exclusive Energy Report interview. More >

Energy Department Withdraws Yucca Mtn. License Application
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Siobhan Hughes  (3/4/10)
"[The department] hopes to develop a new plan for long-term disposal of nuclear waste." More >

Libya Warns U.S. Oil Players over Row
Source: upstreamonline.com  (3/4/10)
". . .a diplomatic row with Washington could have a negative impact on U.S. businesses in Libya." More >

Shareholder Climate Resolutions Up 40%
Source: Environmental Leader  (3/4/10)
"U.S. investor groups have filed 95 global warming shareholder resolutions with public corporations." More >

Checking Up on Pickens' Investment s
Source: Seeking Alpha, Bespoke Investment Group  (3/4/10)
". . .the biggest investment in [Picken's BP Capital] fund is currently Transocean Ltd." More >

Natural Gas Trumps Gold's Comeback
Source: Matt McAbby, Oakshire Financial  (3/4/10)
". . .natural gas prices could be set for a significant. . ." More >

Fracking Fluids Part I
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil & Gas Investments Bulletin  (3/4/10)
The controversy surrounding fracking fluids is getting louder. Websites and media-savvy organizations are getting more press on this issue, using a very simple and powerful pitch. . . More >

U.S. Nat Gas: The Technology-Driven Energy Boom
Source: Seeking Alpha, Mark Perry  (3/3/10)
"[Nat gas] production hit a new record level in 2009." More >

80 Proof
Source: Oil N' Gold, Alaron  (3/3/10)
"Oil bulls have to be 80 anxious." More >

China Global Oil Shopping Spree
Source: Energy Tribune, Michael Economides and Xina Xie  (3/2/10)
"Last year, the country imported 50% of its oil for the first time." More >

Uranium Miners Making News
Source: Uranium Investing News, Melissa Pistilli  (3/1/10)
"Global uranium consumption will rise from 69,000 tons annually. . .to about 285,000 tons by 2040" More >

Siddharth Rajeev: Don't Count Out Old King Coal Yet
Source: Interviewed by Karen Roche, Publisher, The Energy Report  (2/25/10)
Siddharth Rajeev, vice president of research for Fundamental Research Corp., talks about several of the bright spots he sees on the economic horizon in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. Sid anticipates recovery in 2010, longer-term growth in demand for uranium, continuing strength for rare earth metals and even new faces on the coal front. More >

Crude Falls Below $78 a Barrel
Source: MarketWatch, Steve Gelsi  (2/25/10)
". . .crude prices could sink further especially if the Greece situation worsens." More >

The Transition Back to Coal
Source: Seeking Alpha, Gregor Macdonald  (2/24/10)
"Coal accounts for nearly half (48.7%) of all U.S. power generation." More >

U.S. Develops Renewable Energy on Contaminated Sites
Source: Renewable Energy Focus  (2/24/10)
"Renewable energy well-suited for contaminated lands" More >

Brazil Pushes Forward Third Oil Bill
Source: Upstream Online  (2/24/10)
"Brazil approved the third of four bills designed to overhaul the country's oil legislation" More >

Modular Reactors Getting Jump Start
Source: Energy Tribune, Robert Bryce  (2/23/10)
". . .some new, small reactors may soon be added to America's commercial power sector." More >

Should There Be Standardized Reporting of Well Results?
Source: Keith Schaefer, Oil and Gas Investments Bulletin  (2/23/10)
Investors need to understand what they're reading on IP rates. . . More >

Neighbors Rally to Support Argentina over Falklands
Source: CNN  (2/23/10)
"Argentina lays claim not just to the islands, but to any resources that could be found there." More >

Arab OPEC Ministers to Meet as Oil Price Tops $91
Source: Reuters  (2/23/10)
"OPEC elected to make no change to output policy. . ." More >

Uranium Fueling Niger Coup?
Source: Uranium Investing News, Melissa Pistilli  (2/22/10)
"Uranium seems to be the only thing going for the impoverished and politically unstable Niger" More >