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.
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.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am