January 3, 2024 Energy Fuels inks MOU with Astron to develop Donald rare earth project in Australia Donald project is expected to be a new, long-term source of several critical minerals key to the clean energy transition, including REE's, titanium, zircon, and uranium, the company said.
January 2, 2024 China restores coal tariffs in threat to Russian exporters Russia’s monthly coal sales to China have declined since peaking at more than 10 million tons in June.
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.
India’s coal supply glut forces top miner to explore exports Coal India has been sitting on bloated inventories of unsold fuel after a milder-than-expected summer subdued demand for electricity last year. January 02, 2026 | 12:43 pm
Northern Star shares fall after miner cuts production forecast The miner has revised down its annual production guidance to 1.6 million to 1.7 million ounces from 1.7 million to 1.8 million ounces. January 02, 2026 | 10:06 am
Column: Every mineral is critical in the new metals age The spectrum of metals now deemed "vital for a modern American economy" speaks to a quiet revolution in how metals are used. January 02, 2026 | 09:34 am