June 28, 2022

Teck tests carbon capture use and storage at Canadian operations

Canada’s largest diversified miner has set the pilot project at its Trail Operations metallurgical complex in southern British Columbia.

June 27, 2022

Asia coal prices hit record on hot global competition for fuel

Hotter-than-normal weather in China is pushing power demand to an all-time high, increasing the consumption of coal.

June 24, 2022

Japan to end financing of key coal projects under climate pledge

Asia’s second-largest economy will stop providing government-backed yen loans to the Matarbari 2 coal expansion project in Bangladesh.

June 23, 2022

German utilities prepare to turn on coal plants amid gas crisis

European powerhouse Germany is in the middle of one of its biggest energy crises in recent times as Russia reduces gas supply through Nord Stream, the biggest pipeline to the…

June 23, 2022

‘Appalling’ abuse: Australia to push miners to set up register of offenders

Western Australia's inquiry says industry culture fails to protect women and recommends documenting victims' historical experiences.

June 22, 2022

Who’s still buying fossil fuels from Russia?

Despite looming sanctions and import bans, Russia exported $97.7 billion worth of fossil fuels in the first 100 days since its invasion of Ukraine.

June 22, 2022

Australian state’s coal royalty hike could nudge others to follow suit – analysts

Queensland's bigger-than-expected hike in coal royalties could embolden other Australian states and resources-heavy countries around the world to make similar moves.

June 21, 2022

South Africa’s $8.5 billion climate pact may draw new partners

The Just Energy Transition Partnership was announced at the COP26 talks in Glasgow in November.

June 21, 2022

China shows it’s serious about enforcing coal price controls

China’s top planning agency has demonstrated its intent to keep coal prices in check.

June 21, 2022

Glencore unit pleads guilty to bribery in Africa

Glencore Energy admitted to paying more than $28 million in bribes to secure preferential access to oil in five countries.