November 16, 2022 Indonesia’s Indika, Taiwan’s Foxconn mull EV partnership with Thai firm In September, Indika and Foxconn launched a $2 billion joint venture to make EVs, batteries and energy storage in Indonesia.
November 15, 2022 Navajo Transitional Energy earns two national awards for mine safety and stewardship Navajo mine received both a Sentinels of Safety and a National Reclamation award in a single year.
November 15, 2022 Rich nations stick to coal phase-out as China builds new plants Countries within the OECD policy forum and the European Union are on track to close more than 75% of their coal power capacity from 2010 to 2030.
November 15, 2022 Wealthiest nations offer Indonesia $20 billion to wean off coal A group led by the US and Japan has offered Indonesia a $20bn package to help it pay for shifting to renewable energy.
November 14, 2022 Rail halt is further drag on sliding South African coal exports Coal exports were forecast to drop to 50 million tons in 2022 from 58 million in 2021.
November 13, 2022 Africa moving very slowly toward clean energy transition — report Africa’s investments accounted for only 0.6% of the $434 billion destined for clean energy worldwide.
November 13, 2022 South African efforts to clear coal railway derailment disrupted by violence South Africa’s Transnet said extortion and violent acts significantly disrupted efforts to clear a train derailment on a coal export line.
November 10, 2022 Empty iron ore ships switch to coal to survive China’s slump Cargo ships suffering from weak Chinese demand for iron ore are finding coal a more lucrative alternative.
November 10, 2022 BHP shareholders vote against resolution to lobby Australian government on climate The resolution called on BHP to proactively advocate for Australian policy settings that are consistent with the Paris Agreement's objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
November 9, 2022 Zimbabwe miners say costs, power shortages dampen 2023 growth prospects An industry report published by Zimbabwe’s Chamber of Mines says the sector will experience a slower 7% growth next year.
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