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Small Canadian Oil Company Makes A Big Play

Sep 29, 2014 at 09:03 | James Burgess

September has been a big month for one small Canadian oil company. Blackbird Energy Inc. (CVE: BBI) pulled off a major land acquisition deal, sold off non-core assets, entered into…

Is This $7.6 Billion Deal A Sign of Things Coming?

Sep 26, 2014 at 09:09 | Dave Forest

A brief but critical item this week in the oil space.Potentially showing that a new wave of M&A mega-deals may be coming down the pipe.That's in…

Is Now A Good Time To Buy FRAK? Ask A 13th Century Italian

Sep 25, 2014 at 17:06 | Martin Tillier

If nearly 20 years in dealing rooms around the world taught me anything, it’s that traders, and therefore markets, have a tendency to overreact. When everything you do is about…

This Is Only The 3rd Oil Project Of Its Kind, Ever

Sep 25, 2014 at 10:09 | Dave Forest

The petroleum world witnessed a historic event this week. With a new type of oil production project becoming operational for just the third time in history.That's a type…

This Brand New Coal-Producing Nation to Start 2015

Sep 24, 2014 at 08:56 | Dave Forest

I've been talking a lot lately about the big shifts going on in the thermal coal market.And how they could open opportunities for new producers to grab market…

West Texas Now the Heart of America’s Oil Boom

Sep 23, 2014 at 14:41 | James Burgess

The Permian basin, now the nation’s most productive, is churning out ever-increasing volumes of crude. As of September 2014, the Permian is producing 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd).…

A Key Insider Is Warning on Prices In This Sector

Sep 23, 2014 at 09:02 | Dave Forest

Interesting item this week on the global natural gas sector. And a warning from one major player in the space that prices could be headed much lower than many observers…

China's Imports of This Metal Are Up 72%... So Far

Sep 22, 2014 at 09:03 | Dave Forest

There's been a lot of attention lately on imports of commodities like copper and coal into China.Uncertainty has reigned around shipments coming into those markets. But at the…

A $22 Billion Mega-Project For An Unexpected Energy Power

Sep 19, 2014 at 09:08 | Dave Forest

One trend that's been quietly unfolding in the oil and gas space is the rise of Asian energy companies.Quite simply, E&P firms in this part of the world…

This 11% Drop Could Be A Gamechanger in Coal

Sep 18, 2014 at 08:55 | Dave Forest

It's not a huge amount. But it may show a brand new trend get started in the coal market.One that could have huge implications for supply, and prices,…

This Just Sent Shockwaves Through The Coal Market

Sep 17, 2014 at 09:13 | Dave Forest

Breaking news: the thermal coal market is reeling this week. After the world's biggest consumer of the commodity announced some sweeping changes to its rules.That's of course China.…

How to Profit from the Growing Trend in Pipeline Safety

Sep 16, 2014 at 10:11 | James Burgess

As of 2012, the total mileage of interstate natural gas transmission pipelines surpassed 303,000 miles in the United States, and for crude oil and petroleum products, there are over…

This Stealthy Energy Hotspot Just Upped Its Reserves 20%

Sep 16, 2014 at 09:57 | Dave Forest

You won't hear a lot about it in the mainstream press. But one place on Earth is quietly becoming a go-to destination for oil and gas developers globally.East…

This Major Uranium Event Is Finished Already

Sep 15, 2014 at 09:20 | Dave Forest

It had threatened to be one of the biggest events in the uranium market for some time.But it now appears that a mineworkers strike at the critical McArthur…

Here's A New Update in India's Gold Saga

Sep 12, 2014 at 09:13 | Dave Forest

It's turning into one of the biggest soap operas in natural resources. The "will they, won't they" question of gold imports into India.A few months ago, it looked…

Why Are Exports of This Key Commodity Down 56%?

Sep 11, 2014 at 11:58 | Dave Forest

The globe continues to see major structural changes in one particular commodity market these days.Thermal coal.Over the last few years, production has been rising rapidly from…

The Oil and Mining Tax Review Is Back Off Again Here

Sep 10, 2014 at 10:32 | Dave Forest

If you're doing resource business in one spot on the planet this week, you can rest a little easier.Tanzania.The sector here had been thrown into…

21 Billion Barrels of Oil Up For Grabs Here

Sep 09, 2014 at 10:54 | Dave Forest

It's always interesting when big developments start happening in clusters. Suggesting that things are moving faster in a certain space.That seems to be the case the last few…

Are Promising Mining Changes Here Falling Apart?

Sep 08, 2014 at 10:19 | Dave Forest

We've seen some positive changes in mining regulations globally of late. Places like West Africa have made moves to improve legal conditions for miners and explorers. Guaranteeing security and exploration…

The Second Mega-Investment Deal Here Within Weeks

Sep 04, 2014 at 08:40 | Dave Forest

I thought I was reading an old copy of the oil and gas news. But it turns out that reports of a major private equity deal this week are actually…

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