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.

December 15, 2023

Fortescue gets 200 million euros for Norway green ammonia plant

Plant aims to capitalize on the Norwegian transmission grid's surplus renewable energy and ship the resulting green ammonia to domestic and European markets.

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.