May 31, 2022

UK weighs $1 billion guarantee for South Africa shift from coal

The guarantee is part of a larger $8.5 billion funding package proposed by the UK, US, Germany, France and the European Union.

May 31, 2022

Researchers design microgrid for future lunar base

The base camp concept consists of a habitation unit and the potential for separate mining and fuel processing facilities.

May 30, 2022

Colombia miners brace for environmental crackdown

No matter who wins the presidential elections on June 19, the sector is facing tougher rules and a likely ban on open pit mining.

May 29, 2022

Glencore bribery cases draw in billionaire former executives

The US government said that two former top Glencore executives were personally involved in corruption.

May 27, 2022

How sugar can help reduce CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants

A new, sponge-like material made from sugar and alkali metal salts can efficiently trap carbon dioxide in its cavities.

May 26, 2022

Want to dismantle coal power faster? Green the grid

A fresh Australian government, along with an expanded slate of climate-focused independent and Greens legislators, should add further support to the nation’s energy transition.

May 25, 2022

Commodities in ‘perfect storm’ says ERG, as crisis starts super cycle

Transition to a lower carbon economy "cannot be stopped," and will require a projected $50 trillion in the next three decades, Benedikt Sobotka says.

May 24, 2022

Billionaire Robert Friedland files to take Ivanhoe Electric public

Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is seeking a listing on the NYSE American and Toronto stock exchanges.

May 24, 2022

Anglo American spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order

Documents released by a shareholder activist organization on Tuesday show that Thungela Resources has been ordered to repair the environmental damage or face legal action.

May 24, 2022

Demand for steel alloys grows as the energy transition gains momentum 

Global stainless steel melt production is expected to be about 62 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, rising to 90 Mt by 2050.