December 7, 2022 US floats new steel, aluminum tariffs based on carbon emissions Countries with emissions exceeding the standards would pay higher tariffs when exporting metals to countries with lower emissions.
December 7, 2022 Britain approves first new coal mine in decades despite climate targets The Woodhouse Colliery would take two years to build at a cost estimated in 2019 of 165 million pounds.
December 7, 2022 EU photovoltaics project pushes for transparency, literally The IMPRESSIVE project has taken on the challenge of developing transparent photovoltaic cells that can be integrated into large surfaces.
December 6, 2022 Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.
December 5, 2022 US, EU weigh climate-based tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum The move would mark a novel approach, as the US and EU would seek to use tariffs -- usually employed in trade disputes -- to further their climate agenda.
December 5, 2022 Wyoming Innovation Center receives ‘Overcoming Adversity’ award The center is home to companies and researchers developing commodities like asphalt, graphene, graphite, agricultural char, carbon fiber and more — using coal and coal byproducts.
December 5, 2022 Manchin’s energy-permitting reform bill may get another chance A previously-stalled legislative effort to fast-track energy projects could be attached to a must-pass defense bill.
December 5, 2022 Phosphorous-based 2D material may lead to advanced solar cells, Li-ion batteries UK-based researchers say phosphorene nanoribbons or PNRs can be used to help tackle the energy crisis.
December 5, 2022 Papua New Guinea PM Marape presses mining, energy giants to advance projects PNG wants progress on undeveloped projects as it sees opportunities to boost resource sales to Asia.
December 4, 2022 Lack of refuelling infrastructure hindering adoption of fuel cell vehicles – report The lack of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure hinders fuel cell vehicle rollout, according to IDTechEx.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am