December 29, 2023 Two-dimensional supercrystals harvest solar energy efficiently to produce hydrogen A new two-dimensional supercrystal generates hydrogen from formic acid with the help of sunlight.
December 28, 2023 Biden extends EU steel, aluminum tariff exemption for 2 years The Biden administration wants to continue negotiations on measures to address overcapacity and low-carbon production.
December 27, 2023 The biggest global mining news of 2023 A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.
December 26, 2023 China issues rebuke over coal deaths, adds mines to favored list China’s regulator on Monday rebuked officials for two recent disasters at coal mines in Heilongjiang province that killed 23 people.
December 26, 2023 Russia’s Lukoil, Norilsk Nickel cooperate on oil and gas project The resource base of the new project is about 300 billion cubic metres of gas and 70 million metric tons of oil.
December 22, 2023 Germany to keep some coal units in service longer than expected Germany's energy regulator determined that “systematically relevant” coal plants need to be available as backup power sources in the event of an emergency.
December 22, 2023 Discovery may reduce use of palladium in hydrogen production A recent discovery may increase the eco-friendliness of the energy-making process that involves using Pd in electrolysis.
December 21, 2023 Energy Fuels starts production at three uranium mines as metal prices rise The company started production at three of its permitted and developed uranium mines in Arizona and Utah.
December 21, 2023 Graphene-copper mix may improve efficiency of EV, industrial equipment motors By mixing the right amount of graphene with copper to make electrical wires it is possible to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution.
December 20, 2023 Woodside Energy to supply LNG to Pilbara Minerals unit The LNG will be used at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia.
Ivanhoe Mines begins copper anode production at new Congo smelter The facility, with a steady-state capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum, would be the largest in Africa once ramped up. January 02, 2026 | 08:44 am
Aluminum price hits $3,000 for first time since 2022 on supply concern A cap on Chinese smelting capacity and constraints to European production due to higher electricity prices have chipped away at global inventories. January 02, 2026 | 08:05 am
Vale Indonesia halts mining activities on delayed approval for 2026 output plan All miners in Indonesia are required to submit an annual production plan for official approval with the government setting output quotas for the industry. January 02, 2026 | 07:57 am