December 24, 2024 Solar, EVs and a big exit from coal: 2024’s good climate news Solar capacity around the world was rolled out at a record pace, as bargain panel prices helped countries deploy cleaner energy.
December 22, 2024 Alberta to introduce ‘modern’ coal policy, including ban on new open-pit projects The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine.
December 19, 2024 Column: Where will Trump and China drive commodities in 2025? With no predictable mold for how this will work, the only certainties will likely be volatility and numerous factors working in opposing directions.
December 19, 2024 A glut of coal in China is set to push falling prices even lower China’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand at the onset of winter.
December 18, 2024 Coal demand to keep hitting records through 2027, IEA says The latest forecast from the IEA sees demand for coal rising to nearly 8.9 billion tons by 2027, about 1% higher than 2024 levels.
December 17, 2024 Oak Ridge National Laboratory tests new methods of turning coal into graphite A preliminary techno-economic analysis has found that the new process could be less expensive than conventional methods of making graphite.
December 16, 2024 China’s coal output hits record, fueling oversupply concerns China mined 428 million tons of raw coal above ground in November, up 1.8% from a year earlier.
December 15, 2024 Weaker growth and mining slowdown pressuring Australia, Treasurer says Earnings from iron ore, Australia’s major export, are forecast to decline on waning prices that have dropped about a quarter this year.
December 13, 2024 Chinese coal prices slump to year’s low as stimulus disappoints China’s coal market has been in steady decline since late September and has shed 14% from its high near the start of the year.
December 12, 2024 China tightens rules to curb methane emissions from coal mines More than 150 countries have already pledged to cut methane by 30% by 2030.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
