February 10, 2023

US seeks critical mineral pacts with Japan, UK to curb China

The US is looking to create a “critical minerals buyers club” with allies like the EU and Group of Seven.

February 10, 2023

Discoveries related to uranium oxide may support nuclear nonproliferation

US-based researchers examined four previously understudied phases of uranium oxide.

February 9, 2023

World’s largest zinc smelter sees opportunity in US energy bill

Korea Zinc is seeking to diversify into electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy sources.

February 9, 2023

Canada to not permit sea floor mining without ‘rigorous’ regulations

Any decision on whether to allow seabed mining needed to be "informed by science" and protect ecosystems while also weighing economic and social effects, according to the joint statement.

February 9, 2023

Untreated seawater can produce green hydrogen – study

Researchers have split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen.

February 8, 2023

First Australian coal cargoes arrive in China, await customs clearance

At least two vessels carrying Australian coal have arrived in China for the first time since an unofficial ban on imports was introduced more than two years ago

February 8, 2023

Cameco nears deal to supply nuclear fuel to Ukraine’s Energoatom

Cameco would supply natural uranium hexafluoride to the Ukrainian company between 2024 and 2035.

February 8, 2023

Phasing out coal in some places may increase consumption in others – study

Countries phasing out coal from electricity risk pushing the excess supply into other industries or other countries.

February 8, 2023

Australia rejects first coal mine under environmental law

Country has blocked a major mine proposed near the Great Barrier Reef under environmental laws.

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.