July 13, 2022

Glencore expands coal mining in an Australian methane hotspot

The Hail Creek mine spewed between 123,000 and 263,000 metric tons of methane last year, according to scientists at the SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research.

July 12, 2022

US says it is concerned critical minerals vulnerable to manipulation

Energy Secretary said the government is concerned that supplies of critical minerals could be subject to weaponisation as oil and gas have been amid the Ukraine conflict.

July 12, 2022

Fossil fuel deals aren’t worth it for banks, climate group says

For 22 leading global banks, the multi-million dollar revenues from arranging bond sales for coal, oil and gas companies pale in comparison to the climate impact of their emissions profile.

July 12, 2022

Cost reductions for renewables may stall in Australia – report

Inflation and supply chain disruptions are to blame for the stall of cost reductions for renewable energy in Australia, according to the 2022 GenCost report.

July 10, 2022

Gold-uranium mine in South Africa sheds new light on life’s power generators below earth’s surface

For the first time, there is an insight into how energy is stored deep in the earth’s subsurface.

July 8, 2022

Top 50 mining stocks lose $600bn in market value from peak

After a brutal second quarter, investors in the world’s 50 biggest mining companies are in full retreat as metal prices slump and uncertainty grips the sector.     

July 8, 2022

Tata Power plans to invest $9.5 billion in clean energy push

The company joins peers Adani Group and JSW Energy in planning major investments in renewables as India strives to triple its clean power capacity to 500 gigawatts by the end…

July 8, 2022

Giant new power plants undermine South Africa’s emissions pledge

The 4,800MW Kusile plant and the almost identical Medupi facility will be key to meeting its demand for energy.

July 8, 2022

Putin warns West: sanctions risk energy price spike catastrophe

Leader said that continued use of sanctions against Russia could lead to catastrophic price rises on energy markets, hitting households across Europe with much higher prices for energy.

July 7, 2022

UK coal mine decision delayed as politics intervenes

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation today and said he would continue to serve in post until his party selects a new leader.