October 25, 2022 Why Freeland’s “friend-shoring” is such a bad idea Friend-shoring sounds good, but its harmful effects far outnumber its benefits.
October 25, 2022 Europe crisis spurs Botswana $2.5 billion coal-to-liquid revival Botswana is seeking to secure funding partners for a $2.5 billion plant to produce synthetic fuels from coal.
October 24, 2022 Metal-CO2 batteries closer to becoming a thing There is now an innovative way to overcome the energy efficiency issues that so far have plagued metal-carbon dioxide batteries.
October 23, 2022 Australia joins pledge to cut methane emissions 30% by 2030 The cheapest way for Australia to reduce methane emissions is to reduce leaks from coal mines, according to a recent analysis.
October 23, 2022 Scientists want to produce cosmic mineral to replace REEs in industrial magnets Researchers are looking to decouple rare earths from magnet production.
October 23, 2022 Chilean mines’ demand for clean energy solutions could be met by local businesses – report Such demand could be met by local companies as long as they ramp up the production of green fuels and their manufacturing capabilities when it comes to electrifying mining fleets.
October 21, 2022 Lithium-oxygen batteries one step closer to moving out of the lab A recent development may provide clues for engineering Mn-based materials with a defined crystal facet for high-performance Li-O2 batteries.
October 20, 2022 CHARTS: “Almost unattainable” gap between green energy copper demand and mining supply New report estimates 1 million additional tonnes of copper supply is needed per year to meet climate goals. The tally so far in 2022? 260,000 tonnes.
October 20, 2022 China’s ‘blue sky’ efforts may ease energy crunch and coal rally Cement factories in the northern industrial hub Hebei are scheduled for a five-month rationing of output.
October 20, 2022 America’s new nuclear power industry has a Russian problem Without a reliable source of the high assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) the reactors need, developers worry they won't receive orders for their plants.
Saudi Public Investment Fund plans to spin off mining firm Manara Manara, a joint venture between Maaden and the $925 billion PIF, was established in 2023 to invest in critical minerals abroad. January 14, 2026 | 08:14 am
