December 9, 2023 BHP workers consider strike action at some Australian mines If backed by workers, strikes could take place as early as Dec. 28, the Australian Financial Review said.
December 8, 2023 Teck, Oldendorff to outfit bulk carrier with rotor sails to cut emissions The Flettner Rotors generate lift from the wind, which is translated into additional thrust, reducing fuel consumption on voyages.
December 7, 2023 There’s a way to quit coal without wrecking jobs and communities Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, still generates about a third of the world’s electricity.
December 7, 2023 Offshore wind could supply up to 20% of the US Atlantic coast energy needs – study Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory released some offshore wind modelling data.
December 6, 2023 Ramaco CEO says Wyoming coal mine discoveries include gallium, germanium The company called its discovery one of the largest rare earth elements deposits in the US.
December 4, 2023 Global coal use at power plants to peak in 2023, Rystad says Burning coal will produce about 10,373 terawatt-hours of electricity worldwide in 2023, the Oslo-based research company says.
November 30, 2023 Vitol funds to help restart Australia coal mine shut since 2007 The venture with Tetra Resources is targeting initial production from the Dartbrook site in the first quarter of next year.
November 29, 2023 Nippon Steel to hunt for more coking coal, iron ore assets Japan's top steelmaker already owns stakes in several coking coal mines.
November 28, 2023 Coal mine accident kills 11 people in China’s northeast An investigation into the incident in Shuangyashan city is ongoing.
November 28, 2023 Obscure coal stock with 2,900% gains is world’s star IPO in 2023 PT Petrindo Jaya Kreasi stock has surged since its listing in March, following a $25 million offering.
GRAPH: Cobalt price plunge and the EV market Cobalt prices have plummeted to their lowest level since 2016, as a deluge of supply overwhelms stagnating demand from the electric vehicle […] February 11, 2025 | 04:03 pm
China funnelled $57 billion to control critical mineral supply chain A network of at least 26 state-backed banks has helped Beijing tighten its grip on critical minerals over the past two decades. February 05, 2025 | 11:00 am
GRAPH: The mining and Nvidia solar system The Top 50 is now trading $480 billion below the peak hit in the second quarter of 2022 February 05, 2025 | 10:05 am
Silvercorp acquisition of Adventus hits roadblock Lawsuit challenging the environmental permit for the target company’s project in Ecuador emerges as bone of contention. July 10, 2024 | 12:13 pm