July 29, 2020 US coal consumption drops to record low Power plants burned just 27.4 million short tons in April, a 27% decrease from the previous year.
July 29, 2020 Cameco to restart Cigar Lake in September The Uranium major reported a net loss of $53 million for the second quarter.
July 28, 2020 Indonesia moving up the mining value chain – report The mining industry will increasingly lose dominance as a driver of Indonesia’s mineral exports, Fitch says.
July 26, 2020 Gold, platinum used in new material to generate hydrogen from salt, polluted water The hydrogen solution is aimed at tackling the global energy challenge.
July 24, 2020 Tracking the growing wave of oil & gas bankruptcies 2020 hasn’t been kind to the energy sector, and a growing wave of energy bankruptcies has started to build.
July 23, 2020 US to streamline uranium extraction rules in bid to boost mining The move would allow the EPA to give up authority on regulating water pollution.
July 23, 2020 Rio Tinto seeking solutions that transform heat from underground mines into electricity The world’s second-largest miner wants to launch a pilot project at its Arizona operation with the idea of extending it worldwide.
July 23, 2020 Australian government creates Radioactive Waste Agency The creation of the agency is seen by the mining industry as a positive step towards developing nuclear technology expertise.
July 20, 2020 Stuck with coal pits the world needs, but few want BHP’s unsuccessful effort over the past year to offload the Mt Arthur coal mine highlights the predicament producers are in.
July 20, 2020 Remote outback town to host $420 million solar thermal project Mount Isa is said to be the second-best place on Earth to build a solar thermal plant after the Atacama Desert.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
