August 10, 2021 Aluminum, copper, zinc usage from solar energy sector expected to double by 2040 – report A report by Wood Mackenzie states that an expected increase of solar’s share in the global power supply presents opportunities for the base metals sector.
August 9, 2021 UN says IPCC’s climate report “code red for humanity” First major assessment from the UN-backed experts committee in nearly a decade sees no end to rising temperatures before 2050.
August 9, 2021 Indonesia suspends coal exports from 34 mining companies Companies failed to meet domestic market obligations between January and July this year, according to a government document.
August 8, 2021 Electrification may allow mines to generate extra income — report A report by IDTechEx states that once depleted, some electric mines mat transition to being zero-emission power stations.
August 7, 2021 How fossil fuels can help decarbonize the economy Experts at Rice University say one of the keys to slashing CO2 emissions is in splitting hydrocarbon molecules into hydrogen and solid carbon.
August 6, 2021 Canada blocks proposed Rocky Mountain coal mine on environmental grounds Energy regulators last month said the Grassy Mountain project, proposed by a unit of Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting, would not be in the public interest.
August 6, 2021 US push for green energy could strand $68 billion in coal, gas assets – report President Joe Biden announced plans to call for half of all vehicles sold in the US to be capable of emissions-free driving by the end of the decade.
August 5, 2021 BHP board approves $544 million spend for Shenzi North oil project development Production is expected to begin in the 2024 financial year.
August 5, 2021 China will restart coal mines in northern provinces as power demand surges Operations will restart for a year at 15 coal mines across northern provinces.
August 5, 2021 Purified tin selenide may be ideal to convert waste heat into energy — study US and Korean researchers have developed the most efficient thermoelectric system on record.
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
