July 19, 2020

Scientists take baby-step towards better storage, recycling of nuclear fuel

Curium may be the key that opens the door towards designing new strategies to control chemical separation used in nuclear recycling.

July 16, 2020

BHP said to rebuff early bids under thermal coal exit plan

Yancoal and Adani are among those to have had approaches for the Mt Arthur mine turned down.

July 15, 2020

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

July 15, 2020

Pandemic sharpens focus on US coal’s ESG risks – report

Access to capital issues are becoming increasingly significant for the coal industry.

July 14, 2020

“Nature-first” mining could create $3.5 trillion market by 2030 — report

The World Economic Forum estimates that 395 million new jobs could be created by 2030 if businesses prioritize nature.

July 14, 2020

This solution to runaway emissions starts with crushed rocks

“Enhanced rock weathering” (ERW), is among a handful of negative-emission technologies beginning to gain traction.

July 10, 2020

IEA warns oil demand recovery at risk from virus resurgence

Global oil supply dropped to a nine-year low of 86.9-million barrels a day last month.

July 9, 2020

Royal Helium closes private placement, stock soars

Funds will be used to finalize the targets of the initial drilling program in Saskatchewan.

July 8, 2020

Australia’s second-largest pension fund to divest from thermal coal

The $83 billion fund says it will advocate for Australia’s economy to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030.

July 7, 2020

​Innovative ways to repurpose old mines

Many jurisdictions dictate that companies submit rehabilitation plans as a condition of getting a license to dig.