April 10, 2018 China utilities plan new coal import price index to curb volatility Even as China's government tries to cut the use of dirty fuels, coal still accounts for a majority of the country's power.
April 9, 2018 Iran to transfer yellowcake to uranium conversion facility The uranium from which the yellowcake was derived was originally extracted from the Saghand mine.
April 9, 2018 Private capital flowing into mining on track for record year The second largest ever private equity fund focused on mining closed in the first quarter – 13 funds aim to raise a further $4.9 billion in 2018.
April 8, 2018 How aluminum oxide’s liquid-like properties protect nuclear plants Thin layers of solid oxide protective coating for metals can deform as if they were liquid filling rust-caused cracks.
April 6, 2018 Qld coal, minerals exports propels Palaszczuk Government to trade target Queensland coal and mineral exports grew by $5.6 billion over the last 12 months.
April 5, 2018 Six miners killed in Georgia in coal mine accident – officials The accident had occurred at the Mindeli mine in Tkibuli, 200 km (124.27 miles) west of the capital Tbilisi.
April 5, 2018 Solar power drew $161 billion in 2017, more than any other technology Solar made up 57% of last year's total for all renewables (excluding large hydro) of $279.8 billion. It also towered above new investment in coal and gas generation capacity, estimated…
April 5, 2018 World’s top miner BHP quits global coal group over climate stance The miner is withdrawing from the World Coal Association over a clash of views on how to fight climate change, with BHP saying it’ll reap little benefit from staying on…
April 5, 2018 Siemens to supply industrial gas turbines for co-generation project in Alberta, Canada Two SGT-800 gas turbine generators and 25 year service agreement || Commercial operation expected in late 2021
April 4, 2018 Teck ups stake in Chile Quebrada Blanca copper mine in $162.5m deal Company now owns 90% of Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca, which main asset is the namesake copper project in Northern Chile.
BHP puts Anglo in ‘rearview mirror’ as CEO eyes Canada copper “I’m hopeful that in five years time, 10 years time, there’ll be further investments that we can make into Canadian resources,” Mike Henry said. December 19, 2025 | 12:32 pm
