Energy and Capital Archives

Argentina's Post-Election Mining Industry Shines

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted December 8, 2015

It has a vast, untapped wealth of minerals valued in the trillions of dollars. But until very recently, only few have dared to dig. In this article, Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess discusses...

House Approves Bill to Lift Oil Export Ban

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 7, 2015

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl looks at the potential benefits from lifting the US oil export ban.

The New Technology Making Lithium Batteries Safer

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 7, 2015

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals one technology that is making lithium batteries safer.

China Surges Forward with New Self-Driving Car

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 6, 2015

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl unveils China's concept for a unique driverless car.

PBOC Now Accounts for 5% of Gold Demand

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted December 6, 2015

China's central bank, the PBOC, currently accounts for over 5% of total world gold demand. But PBOC purchases are just scratching the surface of Chinese gold demand.

Saudi Arabia Muscles OPEC... Again!

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 3, 2015

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl comments on the recent OPEC decision to not instill production limits, and what that will do to the oil market.

Driverless Technology Surges

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 3, 2015

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a closer look at the myths surrounding driverless technology.

Meet the Newest Member of OPEC

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 2, 2015

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl writes about the bewildering decision of OPEC to welcome a mass oil importing country into their ranks.

Gold Will Rally on Fed Dithering

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 2, 2015

The $18 trillion question is whether Yellen and the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at the next meeting on December 17.

IMF to Include Yuan in SDR

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted December 1, 2015

Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess looks at the possible effects of the IMF's recent decision to include the yuan in the SDR on gold prices in the future.

Russian Gas Stops Flowing into the Ukraine

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 30, 2015

In the midst of another natural gas conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl writes about what alternatives Ukraine has, and how the US may even get involved.

Faraday Future Electric Car Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 30, 2015

The next generation of electric cars will blow you away.