February 6, 2023

Inside Germany’s renewable energy boondoggle

For all their successes building Europe’s strongest economy, the Germans have made some pretty dumb moves regarding energy policy.

February 6, 2023

Harmony Gold looks to green hydrogen, LNG for power

Miners in South Africa are under pressure to find alternatives from investors anxious to meet goals on reducing carbon emissions.

February 6, 2023

New device converts wave energy into electricity to power tsunami, hurricane sensors

A new cylindrical triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is a small powerhouse that converts wave energy into electricity to power devices at sea.

February 5, 2023

UK grid asks coal reserve to prepare as cold snap looms

The Uniper SE-owned unit at the Ratcliffe plant in central England is warming and will be ready to provide power by 12:25 p.m. London time on Tuesday.

February 5, 2023

Plants inspire scientists to recover minerals, metals from wastewater

Researchers are adapting plant 'membrane separation mechanisms' so they can be embedded in wastewater recycling technologies.

February 4, 2023

Scholz is learning that it’s not easy going green

Under Scholz’s stewardship, the German industry is struggling to find new technologies and trade partners to provide the backbone for the coming green transformation.  

February 3, 2023

The fossil-fuel elephant in the electrification room

The transition from fossil fuels to electrified transportation and renewable energy is predicated on two assumptions, both of which are false.

February 2, 2023

Sprott launches four new ETFs focused on critical minerals

Sprott has now launched six ETFs under its energy transition fund suite.

February 2, 2023

Seriti to build South Africa’s largest wind farm to power coal mines

The 155-megawatt, $236 million wind farm will generate about 75% of the electricity Seriti needs to run its coal mines in South Africa.

February 1, 2023

VRIC 2023: Canada’s resource economy at a critical crossroads, former premiers say

Concern is growing over the federal government’s seeming inability to leverage Canada’s vast natural resource endowment as it navigates the uncertain global geopolitical and economic landscape.