December 27, 2023

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

December 26, 2023

China issues rebuke over coal deaths, adds mines to favored list

China’s regulator on Monday rebuked officials for two recent disasters at coal mines in Heilongjiang province that killed 23 people.

December 26, 2023

Russia’s Lukoil, Norilsk Nickel cooperate on oil and gas project

The resource base of the new project is about 300 billion cubic metres of gas and 70 million metric tons of oil.

December 22, 2023

Germany to keep some coal units in service longer than expected

Germany's energy regulator determined that “systematically relevant” coal plants need to be available as backup power sources in the event of an emergency.

December 22, 2023

Discovery may reduce use of palladium in hydrogen production

A recent discovery may increase the eco-friendliness of the energy-making process that involves using Pd in electrolysis.

December 21, 2023

Energy Fuels starts production at three uranium mines as metal prices rise

The company started production at three of its permitted and developed uranium mines in Arizona and Utah.

December 21, 2023

Graphene-copper mix may improve efficiency of EV, industrial equipment motors

By mixing the right amount of graphene with copper to make electrical wires it is possible to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution.

December 20, 2023

Woodside Energy to supply LNG to Pilbara Minerals unit

The LNG will be used at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia.

December 20, 2023

Coal financing is still booming—led by China

The amount of bank financing going to mining coal remains at surprisingly high levels.

December 19, 2023

Peabody to resume output at Australia coal mine next quarter

North Goonyella has been closed since a 2018 fire.