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.

December 9, 2023

BHP workers consider strike action at some Australian mines

If backed by workers, strikes could take place as early as Dec. 28, the Australian Financial Review said.

December 8, 2023

Teck, Oldendorff to outfit bulk carrier with rotor sails to cut emissions

The Flettner Rotors generate lift from the wind, which is translated into additional thrust, reducing fuel consumption on voyages.

December 7, 2023

There’s a way to quit coal without wrecking jobs and communities

Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, still generates about a third of the world’s electricity.

December 7, 2023

CATL hits back at Duke Energy disconnecting batteries

Utility firm said it had disconnected large-scale batteries made by thr Chinese company over security concerns.

December 7, 2023

Russian uranium import ban teed up for US House floor vote

Russia supplied almost a quarter of the enriched uranium used to fuel America's fleet of over 90 commercial reactors last year.

December 7, 2023

Offshore wind could supply up to 20% of the US Atlantic coast energy needs – study

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory released some offshore wind modelling data.

December 6, 2023

Ramaco CEO says Wyoming coal mine discoveries include gallium, germanium

The company called its discovery one of the largest rare earth elements deposits in the US.