December 1, 2022

Brazil to let private sector mine for uranium

The uranium sector is currently the exclusive responsibility of state-run Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil (INB).

November 30, 2022

Rising credit risks pose huge challenge for the worst polluters

Companies most susceptible to credit risks are those involved in the coal, chemicals, mining, and oil and gas industries, according to Moody’s.

November 30, 2022

Rio Tinto to invest $600m more in renewable energy assets

The investment will be used to construct two 100MW solar power facilities and a 200MWh on-grid battery storage in Pilbara by 2026.

November 29, 2022

New Australia coal projects to increase methane emissions by 19%

If 15 planned coal mining projects in Australia enter operation they would boost the country’s methane emissions from the dirtiest fossil fuel by nearly a fifth, according to an analysis.

November 29, 2022

Major US labs launch energy storage consortium

Stor4Build is a new consortium on energy storage for buildings that is expected to accelerate the growth, optimization, and deployment of storage technologies.

November 29, 2022

Fortescue keeps women on the top job with Fiona Hick’s appointment

Hick replaces CEO Elizabeth Gaines, who stepped down in December 2021 and who will remain on Fortescue's board as a non-executive director.

November 27, 2022

Mining coal in your garden is a lucrative business in Poland

Illegal mining has emerged as a new 'lucrative' line of work as Poland grapples with energy shortages.

November 25, 2022

Australia court blocks giant coal mine on human rights grounds

The Galilee project is the first Queensland coal mine that has been blocked because of its climate impact.

November 23, 2022

INSIGHT: Bankers pour cold water on red hot coal

After years of decline, demand for the polluting fossil fuel has surged this year as Europe scrambles to replace Russian gas, and coal miners are making money hand over fist.

November 23, 2022

Trudeau faces tough choices in countering US green incentives

Industries from automobile manufacturing to oil and gas production are warning that Canada must invest more to match its largest trading partner.