Jun 12, 2009 by David SmithIs Vale Ready to Squeeze the Chinese?Brazil's Vale follows Rio Tinto with an iron ore discount for Asian producers.
Jun 12, 2009 by David SmithExxonMobil Goes Back to AlaskaExxonMobil doesn't fear to tread; neither should investors.
Jun 10, 2009 by David SmithThere's Good Money in MetalsLooking to make money in the market? Think metals.
Jun 9, 2009 by David SmithOne Scary Energy ForecastA move to higher crude prices could thwart our economic recovery.
Jun 5, 2009 by David SmithRio Tinto Spurns Chinalco for BHPAfter a failed effort, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto team up.
Jun 5, 2009 by David SmithNatural Gas: Our Energy Savior?Plentiful and clean-burning, natural gas should be at the core of our energy policy.
Jun 4, 2009 by David SmithThe Herd Gets a New Leader at DeereAmid shrinking demand, Deere is changing CEOs and shuttering a plant.
Jun 3, 2009 by David SmithRio Tinto's Continuing Chinese Challenges As it tries to work out ore pricing, Rio Tinto may lose refinery expansion help.
Jun 3, 2009 by David SmithOPEC Buys Energy Investors Some TimeCrude prices are rising, but you can't blame OPEC.
Jun 1, 2009 by David SmithBaker Hughes CEO Talks EnergyWhile North America languishes, Baker Hughes makes hay elsewhere.
May 28, 2009 by David SmithNot So Fast on Solar and Wind PowerRenewable energy is a great objective, but it'll take far longer than you'd expect.
May 28, 2009 by David SmithLet That Shell LieRoyal Dutch Shell is about to undergo a much-needed corporate makeover.
May 27, 2009 by David SmithChevron's Fighting Around the WorldEverything hitting the oil company all at once.
May 27, 2009 by David SmithRio Tinto Cuts a Cheap DealThe company's pricing pact is only the beginning for weak iron ore prices.
May 21, 2009 by David SmithThe World of Energy Just Might ExplodeThe past week alone has shown the real dangers that lurk in the world of energy.
May 20, 2009 by David SmithA New Brazil-China Energy MarriageChina and Brazil have inked a new money-for-crude pact.
May 19, 2009 by David SmithThe Action Never Stops at Dow ChemicalWhile its shareholders have approved say on pay, Dow also is raising some prices.
May 18, 2009 by David SmithIs Buffett Making Another Big Oil Mistake?Buffett clearly erred by buying ConocoPhillips at the top; but should he be selling it now?