The Who, What and Where of Energy Investing: James West
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (2/23/12)
James West, publisher of the Midas Letter, asks himself three questions when considering energy investment opportunities: Who is the management? What is the asset mix? Where is the project located? He shares the names of companies in the oil, gas, uranium and lithium sectors that have all the right answers in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

US Coal Has Major Export Potential
Source: Darren Epps, Platts  (2/14/12)
"A more diversified mix of metallurgical and thermal coal, as opposed to the singular focus on met coal in previous years, along with burgeoning industries in China, Japan, India and South America, are propelling the U.S. from a swing supplier to a strategic partner with world markets." More >

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 >