Peak oil & the IEA report – Nov 15

– Matthieu Auzanneau in Le Monde: Why the Pentagon is pessimistic (the influence of Matt Simmons)
– NYT blog: Is ‘Peak Oil’ Behind Us?
– Kjell Aleklett interview: Peak Oil: Not if but when
– Arab News: Energy world facing unprecedented uncertainty
– New Statesman: The age of cheap oil is over
– Huffington Post:
Peak Oil Finally Piquing Analysts?
– Oil Falls the Most in Three Weeks on Speculation China May Increase Rates

Mining and minerals: can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em – Oct 29

-German Industry Feels Rare-Earth Metals Squeeze
-China pledges not to use rare earth minerals as weapon
-Revealed: how deep-sea mining could destroy the ‘cradle of life on earth’
-China rare earth quota prices up as exporters jostle
-Rare earths row: some home truths
-News special: Vedanta victory masks threats to indigenous people

ODAC Newsletter – Oct 29

Big oil was smiling this week as Q3 profits rose on the back of higher oil prices. Prices are 12% higher than last year, and according to JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs are likely to go higher, even above $100/barrel, by next year. Such a price rise may provide a test of OPEC’s ability to raise production…

The 2010 ASPO conference: national security aspects

We have seen a surge of interest and concern from military analysts on the issue of future oil supply, especially during the past five years. Unfortunately, there is very little evidence of concern about peak oil (and therefore no action) from civilian authorities, despite the accelerating trends and increasing warnings from credible military researchers.