The climate summit didn’t kill off coal – what stocks might benefit?
The climate summit didn’t kill off coal – what stocks might benefit?
The COP26 climate summit made a commitment to "phase down" coal. But coal still accounts for a vast amount of the energy produced around the world – a…
19 Nov 2021
Coal makes a comeback
Coal makes a comeback
The environmental case against coal may be clear, but that hasn't stopped the price rising more than fourfold in the last year.
22 Oct 2021
The world still needs fossil fuels – here's how to invest
The world still needs fossil fuels – here's how to invest
Our enduring need for oil and gas heralds a boom in exploration and production, says Andrew Hunt.
15 Oct 2021
Coal is far from dead. What should investors do about it?
Coal is far from dead. What should investors do about it?
Coal – the world’s dirtiest fuel – has been a pariah asset for a long time. But there's still plenty of demand for it. Saloni Sardana asks whether it'…
26 Jul 2021
10 August 1842: Mines Act bans women and children from working underground
10 August 1842: Mines Act bans women and children from working underground
The Mines and Collieries Act was passed on this day in 1842, forbidding any female, and any child below the age of ten, from working underground in th…
10 Aug 2020
Turkey is just the canary in the coal mine
Turkey is just the canary in the coal mine
Turkey's President Erdogan is pointing fingers for the collapse of the lira. But Turkey was never a target, says John Stepek. Rather, it is a victim o…
13 Aug 2018
Will Brexit make it harder to keep the lights on in Britain?
Will Brexit make it harder to keep the lights on in Britain?
Matthew Partridge talks to energy consultant Clive Moffatt to find out how EU membership has affected the UK’s energy policy, and how Brexit is likely…
20 Mar 2018
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Commodities make a comeback
Commodities make a comeback
Raw-materials prices rose sharply in 2017 – and they have made a strong start to 2018, too.
12 Jan 2018
Coking coal: the year’s top commodity
Coking coal: the year’s top commodity
The price of coking coal has more than doubled to four-year highs around $205 a tonne since the beginning of July. That makes it 2016’s best-performin…
23 Sep 2016
The energy revolution is hitting a tipping point
The energy revolution is hitting a tipping point
There is a huge shift going on in the energy markets, with the decline of coal mirrored by the stunning rise of renewable energy. Here's what it means…
13 Jun 2016
Algy Cluff: the North Sea oil pioneer on securing Britain’s energy future
Algy Cluff: the North Sea oil pioneer on securing Britain’s energy future
In part one of an exclusive interview, legendary resources entrepreneur Algy Cluff talks about his new venture – underground coal gasification – and h…
15 Jan 2015
The death of King Coal
The death of King Coal
The UK coal industry once employed 1.2 million people. Now, two of the last three underground mines are about to close. What went wrong? Matthew Partr…
14 Apr 2014
This technology could be the next ‘fracking’ – here’s how to invest
This technology could be the next ‘fracking’ – here’s how to invest
New technology could unlock enough energy from the North Sea to fuel Europe for centuries. Matthew Partridge explains what it is, how it works – and h…
25 Feb 2014
The return of old King Coal
The return of old King Coal
The world is turning against nuclear, so where can it go for its energy needs? The only real answer is coal, says James McKeigue.
11 May 2012
How to profit from the coal glut
How to profit from the coal glut
Demand for coal is tumbling as producers exploit new reserves of natural gas. That's bad news for coal miners, but opens plenty of opportunities for i…
13 Mar 2012
This 600bn-tonne discovery has the makings of a remarkable story
This 600bn-tonne discovery has the makings of a remarkable story
Tom Bulford looks at a process for exploiting prevously uneconomic coal reserves. Potentially one of the most exciting energy stories of the next few …
6 Dec 2011
Why coal is the fuel of the future
Why coal is the fuel of the future
For all the talk of renewable energy, coal remains one of the main fuels powering the global economy. In fact, it's impossible to picture a future tha…
13 Jan 2011
Coal: the next great commodity story
Coal: the next great commodity story
Coal never gets quite as much attention as oil, but Tom Bulford thinks it could make many a fortune in the next few years. Here, he explains why, and …
16 Jun 2010
Profit from coal's rebound
Profit from coal's rebound
Demand for coal has slumped recently, with prices down sharply. But things are not as bad as they look, and there are good reasons to believe that coa…
29 May 2009
Why coal could soon be back in fashion
Why coal could soon be back in fashion
Coal is out of fashion right now. But Tom Bulford thinks there will be a revival in coal's fortunes. Here, he explains why - and why it could be a goo…
20 Mar 2009
Is clean coal the answer to our energy needs?
Is clean coal the answer to our energy needs?
As oil has become expensive, coal remains abundant and cheap. But something must be done to make it cleaner. So how far away are we from a solution,&n…
8 Aug 2008
Never mind gold - invest in record-breaking coal
Never mind gold - invest in record-breaking coal
You may not have noticed due to all the glare from record-breaking precious metals, but dull old coal has hit new highs recently too. Can its winning …
7 Feb 2008