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.

December 20, 2023

Coal financing is still booming—led by China

The amount of bank financing going to mining coal remains at surprisingly high levels.

December 19, 2023

Peabody to resume output at Australia coal mine next quarter

North Goonyella has been closed since a 2018 fire.

December 19, 2023

Global Atomic raises $11.25m for Dasa uranium project

An updated feasibility study and mine plan are due in the first quarter of 2024.

December 19, 2023

Top 10 sustainability predictions for commodities in 2024

CRU says markets, policy, new technologies, sustainability and the energy transition will become ever more interlinked and complex.  

December 17, 2023

Unknown suspects attack Glencore’s railway infrastructure in Colombia

The railway infrastructure used by Glencore’s Cerrejón coal mine in Colombia was attacked with explosives.

December 17, 2023

Australia export revenue to tumble as iron ore, coal prices drop

Fewer supply disruptions and “relatively soft” global economic growth will push down revenue.

December 17, 2023

Political costs of phasing out coal may be fewer than expected – study

A recent study found that it is possible to phase out fossil fuels without sacrificing electoral popularity.

December 16, 2023

Australia expands list of critical minerals key to transition

Australia added fluorine, molybdenum, arsenic, selenium and tellurium to the list of minerals that it regards as essential to modern technologies.

December 15, 2023

Tantalum-based coating makes fusion reactors safer

A new tantalum-based workhorse material can withstand the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor.