August 26, 2022

Japan’s nuclear policy shift marks a turning point for uranium

Tokyo’s move could presage uranium demand boost among global nuclear players.

August 26, 2022

Fracking may decrease magnitude of microearthquakes at mining operations – study

New research proposes the idea that hydraulic fracturing may decrease the magnitude of seismic events and microearthquakes at certain mining operations.

August 25, 2022

Hydrogen could replace coking coal in two decades, South32 says

The Perth-based company wouldn’t be investing in new metallurgical coal projects, and would wind down its business in the fuel, CEO said.

August 24, 2022

New coal-to-product project aims to produce asphalt, building materials

The Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion Is working to decompose Wyoming coal, yielding liquids and solids used to create valuable non-energy products.

August 23, 2022

German aluminum smelter considers halving output on energy costs

Speira, which was part of Norsk Hydro’s aluminum business before being sold to KPS Capital, can produce about 160,000 tonnes of aluminum at its plant in Neuss.

August 22, 2022

South32 nixes $700 million investment in NSW met coal mine

Australian miner citied insufficient prospective returns from the expected expenditure.

August 22, 2022

Eurasian Resources to invest $230 million to build wind power plant in Kazakhstan

The power generated will be used to supply ERG’s Kazchrome Donskoy GOK plant, the largest industrial enterprise in the Aktobe region.

August 21, 2022

Germany to prioritize coal trains over passenger services

Germany plans to give coal trains priority over passenger services on its rail network as it struggles with an energy crunch that’s threatening the economy.

August 21, 2022

Germany may resort to nuclear plants to plug Russian gas gap

Europe is in the middle of its worst energy crisis in decades, which has fueled inflation and put nations on the brink of a recession.

August 19, 2022

China power curbs shutter 500,000t of zinc smelting capacity

All zinc smelters in Sichuan halted production early this week, and a small smelter based in neighbouring Hunan province also stopped operations.