December 14, 2023

Falling solar production costs give China ‘enormous’ advantage over rivals — report

The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months, Wood Mackenzie says.

December 14, 2023

Glencore’s prized Canadian coal mines come with rising environmental scrutiny

Ottawa and Washington are close to requesting a study of selenium contamination from Teck's Elk Valley mines.

December 13, 2023

Five coal companies sue province of Alberta for $8 billion  

The companies claim the provincial government’s coal policy reforms cost them billions in lost investment and potential revenues.

December 13, 2023

Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report

Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw…

December 13, 2023

ICMM publishes guidance on Scope 3 emissions target setting

Scope 3 emissions are a critical area of focus for the mining and metals industry, representing up to 95% of a company’s total emissions.

December 12, 2023

NexGen raising up to $367m for Rook I uranium development

The Rook I project includes a new underground mine and mill in the southwestern part of the Athabasca Basin.

December 12, 2023

Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US

New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly a week in some parts of the United States.

December 11, 2023

Rio Tinto-owned Energy Resources flags bigger provision of $1.51 billion

The costs are related to the Ranger mine in Northern Territory, which was closed in 2021.

December 11, 2023

US House approves Russian uranium import ban

The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act would bar Russian uranium imports 90 days after enactment while allowing a temporary waiver until January 2028.

December 10, 2023

Power plants can now (re)use wastewater from oil and gas extraction

Using two kinds of industrial wastewater to decontaminate each other has the potential to slash a power plant’s total water use.