November 21, 2021

Biden faces tougher sell to Manchin as coal hits 12-year high

Central Appalachia coal prices at a 12-year high could give West Virginia a boost just as Biden needs to persuade its Senator Joe Manchin to support his Build Back Better…

November 18, 2021

Thyssenkrupp finds steel is the hardest sell in company’s breakup

The disposal of its heart-and-soul steel business is the next step in a dramatic downsizing that’s pulling the manufacturer back from the brink.

November 18, 2021

Modern technology, old mining law can make net-zero a reality

If the US is to achieve its carbon targets, it is incumbent upon policymakers to harmonize the mesh point between renewables and the statutory directive.

November 18, 2021

China’s coal support continues with $31bn finance promise

China provisions up to $31 billion in potential finance for new coal projects.

November 17, 2021

Uranium & nuclear power play a critical role in the US

Without nuclear power, carbon emissions from electricity production in the US would have been substantially higher over the last 40 years.

November 17, 2021

Polluting metals may be greener than you think, Citigroup says

Contrary to conventional wisdom, analysts including Max Layton found that metals like copper, nickel, aluminum and steel can drive down global-warming gases.

November 16, 2021

Why energy conservation should be the cornerstone of your low carbon objectives

2021 appears to be the year of net zero and carbon neutral position statements.

November 15, 2021

China doubles down on slower coal exit after COP26 spat

China attaches “high importance” to the energy transition, and has recently set out major steps including a target to reduce coal consumption from 2026.

November 15, 2021

Global Atomic to break ground at $208m Dasa uranium project in January

The Dasa uranium project is located in the Tim Mersoi Basin of Niger.

November 15, 2021

Better supercapacitors can improve renewable energy storage, EV charging speeds

A newly developed technique by University of Surrey and the University of São Paulo promises to improve renewable energy storage by making better supercapacitors.