July 5, 2023

World’s biggest nuclear power plant being planned in Canada

The Ontario government said Bruce Power will conduct an environmental assessment of adding as much as 4.8 gigawatts of capacity to its plant.

July 5, 2023

McKinsey adds to warnings of clean energy metals shortages

The number of the approximately 500 cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel mines operating today will need to increase by as much as 76%, it says.

July 5, 2023

Radar and a gold mirror can help improve the production of biofuels

A new radar technique is able to provide a detailed characterization of the flow of solids in fluidized beds whose combustion helps convert biofuels into district heating and electricity.

July 4, 2023

Column: Australia’s exports of energy transition metals to top thermal coal

The impact on energy commodities from the war in Ukraine has faded and prices are expected to be more in line with historical norms.

July 4, 2023

Natural gas has greater impact on climate than previously thought

Researchers assessed whether gas or electricity is more climate-friendly for heating and cooking.

July 3, 2023

The world’s appetite for solar panels is squeezing silver supply

Solar's share of total consumption is forecast to be 14% this year, up from around 5% in 2014.

July 2, 2023

Australia’s coal exports by volume set to rise on Asian demand

Growing demand in India and Southeast Asia is expected to push up Australian coal exports in the next three years.

July 2, 2023

Fluorine protects both teeth and lithium batteries against decay

A new fluoride electrolyte could protect the next generation of lithium metal batteries against performance decline.  

June 30, 2023

German coal miners under fire for unfair edge in renewables push

Concerns are mounting that lignite miners are exploiting an unfair advantage in the country’s race to go green.

June 30, 2023

Researchers discover fault activation pattern in mining disturbance

China-based researchers discovered a zigzag wave pattern on the relationship curve between coal mining and roof displacement in the vicinity of a fault.