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.

December 29, 2021

World’s first school for holistic mining management incorporates ESG agenda

The University of Arizona’s School of Mining and Mineral Resources will strive to change the public perception of mining.

December 28, 2021

Poland hopes for progress in talks with Czechs over Turow mine

The EU's top court told Poland to halt operations at the Turow mine on the border with the Czech Republic after complaints of environmental damage.

December 27, 2021

Adani set to export coal from Australia’s Carmichael mine after long delay

Adani Group said it’s ready to begin the first coal exports from the controversial Carmichael more than a decade after the group took over the project.

December 22, 2021

Sweden could take global lead in green steel production – report

According to Wood Mackenzie, the HYBRIT and H2 Green Steel initiatives could put Sweden at the top of green steel production.

December 21, 2021

Vale to sell Moatize coal mine to Vulcan for $270 million

Deal includes the Nacala logistic corridor, a port and rail project connecting the mine to the port of Nacala.

December 19, 2021

Australia sees energy shortages driving record resource export earnings

Australia has raised its outlook for mining and energy export earnings to a record $272 billion.

December 19, 2021

All 128 miners safely evacuated after incident at Russian mine

Over 100 miners were evacuated from a Siberian coal mine after fire sensors were triggered.

December 17, 2021

Global coal use to hit record high despite climate fight

The IEA says total coal demand — including its use in steelmaking and other industrial activities — will grow by 6% in 2021 to 8.11bn tonnes.