December 27, 2019 Australia suffers worst of China’s coal curbs after earlier boom While total purchases by China rose 9% in November from a year ago, Australian shipments to the top buyer sank 31%.
December 27, 2019 Silver, phosphorus key to producing carbon-neutral fuel Silver diphosphide is being used as a catalyst that takes carbon dioxide pollution and transforms it into syngas.
December 24, 2019 South Africa proposes 20% carried interest in oil and gas law The draft policy also calls for at least a 10% participating interest by black partners and the establishment of a Petroleum Agency.
December 23, 2019 Anglo American pledges to align lobbying practice with Paris Agreement Anglo now joins 11 other global companies, including Glencore, that have already committed to positive lobbying practices on climate change.
December 22, 2019 Misery looms over top coal shippers as China to buy less in 2020 The world’s biggest coal buyer will likely purchase less from overseas in 2020.
December 22, 2019 2019 tipping point for renewable projects at mine sites – report According to THEnergy, most miners believe now is the time to make the switch.
December 20, 2019 Canada launches strategic assessment of thermal coal mining The strategic assessment will include, environmental and health impacts of thermal coal mining and market analysis of projected demand for thermal coal.
December 19, 2019 The good times are over for Wall Street’s coal stock bulls Prices for the coal used to make steel are down about 30% since May,
December 18, 2019 IBM’s new battery design taps seawater as alternative mineral source IBM said its technology has proven to outperform lithium-ion batteries in cost, charging time, and energy efficiency.
December 15, 2019 Australia taking baby steps towards nuclear energy A parliamentary report suggests the island nation should consider the prospect of nuclear technology as part of its future energy mix.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
