January 5, 2022 Japan requests Indonesia remove coal export ban immediately Japan has requested Indonesia immediately remove its export ban on shipments of high grade coal.
January 5, 2022 Energy-starved France mulls burning more coal to keep lights on The grid operator, Reseau de Transport d’Electricite, said last month that France risked an electricity shortfall in the event of a cold snap.
January 4, 2022 Palladium-infused ‘nano-chocolates’ a cheaper mechanism to store hydrogen German researchers have developed an alternative mechanism to store hydrogen in palladium nanoparticles.
January 4, 2022 Indonesia state utility secures 7.5m tonnes coal supply ahead of export ban review Perusahaan Listrik Negara said it aims to continue to raise supply to maintain a minimum 20-day stock.
January 3, 2022 Private equity lines up for coal ‘bonanza’ left by public miners Private equity firms are lining up to take on the dirty -- and highly profitable -- assets being divested by publicly traded commodity producers as the world grapples to decarbonize.
January 3, 2022 Indonesia miners seek a solution as coal export ban rattles global sector Coal mining shares slide after export ban.
January 2, 2022 Indonesia bans coal exports in January on domestic power worries The Southeast Asian country is the world's biggest exporter of thermal coal.
December 30, 2021 Indian researchers develop lithium-ion battery that can be recharged with solar energy Scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research incorporated photosensitive components inside lithium-ion batteries.
December 30, 2021 Norway’s Hydro to cut Slovakia aluminium output due to power cost The aluminium plant will cut its output to around 60% of capacity in response to high electricity costs.
December 29, 2021 China vows to cut carbon emissions from aluminum smelters by 5% by 2025 A five-year plan adds some details on Beijing’s drive to reshape heavy industries.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
