June 18, 2021

Wood Mackenzie boosts battery metals expertise with Roskill buy

The consultancy has acquired privately-owned Roskill to prop up its expertise in the metals and materials crucial for the energy transition.

June 16, 2021

Canada’s Coal Association responds to Ottawa’s thermal coal mine ban

Canadian thermal coal will be replaced by dirtier product from elsewhere, says Coal Association.

June 15, 2021

Early Tesla investor backs firm that tracks metals supply chain

The startup uses artificial intelligence, blockchain and other technologies in its software platform.

June 15, 2021

Forrest sets sights on reviving Congo’s hydro vision

Fortescue says it has held talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo for exclusive rights to develop the Grand Inga suite of projects.

June 15, 2021

VW boss slams G7 leaders for not setting coal phase-out date

Volkswagen’s CEO, Herbert Diess, has taken aim at the Group of Seven (G7) for failing to set a firm date to phase out coal power, as well as production of…

June 14, 2021

Karora aims to be a carbon neutral junior gold miner

The company owns the Beta Hunt underground gold mine in Western Australia.

June 11, 2021

China racing to build coal storage capacity as prices soar

The coal sector must improve mechanisms to store supply and speed up construction of reserve capacity, an official says.

June 11, 2021

Canada to reject any future thermal coal mining projects

Trudeau has pledged that Canada will reduce its emissions by 40% to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030.

June 10, 2021

Anglo’s coal retreat may boost South African fossil fuel output

Expansion at Thungela’s could mean the spinoff generates more greenhouse gases than had the mines been gradually run down by Anglo.

June 10, 2021

Australia faces climate pressure with EU carbon tariff threat – study

Australia has refused to match commitments by the US, UK and other countries targeting net zero emissions by 2050.