July 22, 2015 Economic slump, not drop in coal use, responsible for U.S. carbon emissions fall Findings of a new research show the 11% fall in carbon emissions between 2007 and 2013 was caused mainly by depressed market conditions.
July 1, 2015 UNESCO asks Canada to check impact of oil sands projects on national park The move comes in response to a petition filed by Fort Chipewyan’s Mikisew Cree First Nation last month, asking for help protecting the park.
July 1, 2015 US Gov’t offers $20 million to projects aimed at recovering rare earths from coal The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has been investigating the economic feasibility of recovering the coveted elements from coal.
June 30, 2015 Over 12,000 children rescued from illegal gold mines in Tanzania The country bans child labour in mines, but critics say the government has not done enough to stop illegal operations from exploiting minors.
May 11, 2015 It’s war! Fortescue boss calls Australians to oppose BHP, Rio iron ore plans Forrest is blaming BHP and Rio for a fall in the price of iron ore as the pair continue to ramp up production.
April 23, 2015 Clinton, Giustra push back against New York Times’ Uranium One story "If this is what passes for investigative journalism in the United States, it is very sad."
January 15, 2015 Adani’s $15bn coal mine in Australia facing fresh legal challenges An environmental group is attempting to radically change the way mining projects are assessed with a court case involving Adani's controversial coal mining complex in Queensland.
December 29, 2014 Scientists test algae to harvest precious metals and biofuel from mining sludge If successful the technology could be used to treat many forms of environmental pollution.
December 23, 2014 BHP, Rio, Anglo fear effects of Chile’s new labour bill The new law could seek to limit mining companies' ability to replace workers during strikes.
December 16, 2014 Deep-sea mining pioneer now hunts for resources in space Julian Malnic, the founder of world's first deep-sea miner Nautilus Minerals has joined the board of Deep Space Industries.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
