March 29, 2021 US thermal coal earnings to rise, with some ESG risk caveats – report Moody's expects US thermal exports will increase to about 30-35 million tonnes in 2021, up from an EIA-estimated 27 million tonnes in 2020.
March 29, 2021 Coal country races to shield itself from Biden’s climate plan Lawmakers in mining states from Wyoming to West Virginia are determined to fight back coal's slow downfall.
March 29, 2021 Decommissioning, environmental costs often underestimated – study Swedish researchers say insufficient financial reporting by mining companies may lead to an underestimation of environmental liabilities.
March 26, 2021 New South Wales approves $484m solar farm The Culcairn solar farm is being developed by Neoen Australia.
March 25, 2021 Forrest takes on Musk in hydrogen versus EVs debate The Fortescue founder doubled down this week on his criticism of Musk’s view that hydrogen cars are “mind-bogglingly stupid.”
March 24, 2021 Rio Tinto to use solar technology to power California mine Heliogen's AI-powered technology will be deployed at Rio's borates mine, using heat from the sun to generate and store carbon-free energy to power industrial processes.
March 24, 2021 Chevron pulls plug on Kitimat LNG project in BC Chevron owns a 50% stake in the project and will halt further funding after failing to find a buyer.
March 24, 2021 BHP presses to transform Australia’s ‘dysfunctional’ gas market BHP is pressing for Australia's gas market to move away from opaque contract negotiations towards index-based deals.
March 19, 2021 Securing raw materials key to China’s economic, carbon neutrality goals – report A report by Wood Mackenzie states that China needs to secure a competitive supply of raw materials to guarantee its clean growth.
March 18, 2021 Teck aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 According to its 2020 sustainability report, Teck aims to have its Chilean operations fully running on clean energy by 2030.
Freeport says it’s on track to restart Grasberg mine after deadly mudslide The company declared force majeure on its Indonesian shipments in late September, estimating output would be curbed well into 2026. January 22, 2026 | 10:58 am
