September 22, 2021

China vows to end funding for overseas coal power plants

China has been under the pressure from the US and other G-7 nations to halt its overseas support of coal power plants.

September 21, 2021

Russia considers profit tax on companies to stimulate investment at home

The proposal was being considered only for a very small number of companies.

September 21, 2021

Teck Resources cuts zinc output forecast on British Columbia fires impact

It also lowered its third-quarter sales outlook for contained zinc from its Red Dog operations in northwest Alaska.

September 21, 2021

Mountaintop coal mining threatens Appalachian biodiversity

New research shows that streams from heavily mined watersheds in the Appalachian mountains harbour 40% fewer species than streams with cleaner water.

September 20, 2021

South African coal miner Exxaro plans move into green metals

Company is turning its attention to minerals such as copper and manganese.

September 20, 2021

Poland faces 500,000 euro daily fine for ignoring coal mine ban

Poland and the Czech Republic have been locked in talks for months to resolve the row over the Turow mine.

September 20, 2021

US coal miners could be next in line for industry bailouts

Abandoned mines pose both a physical danger as well as a climate threat in the US.

September 20, 2021

Russia expects new tax on ferrous metals to add $1.8 billion to budget

Moscow is considering imposing a mineral extraction tax (MET) linked to global prices on producers of ferrous metals and fertilisers.

September 20, 2021

Sewer gas could be used to produce clean hydrogen fuel

US-based researchers are looking into the possibility of producing hydrogen fuel from hydrogen sulphide, also known as sewer gas.

September 17, 2021

Australia approves controversial Whitehaven coal mine expansion

The backing of the federal environment minister is described by advocates as a betrayal.