May 26, 2017 Here’s why I think renewable energy is finally living up to hype Global markets have steadily been adding renewables such as wind and solar to their energy mix for several years now, but according to a handful of new reports, 2016 might…
May 25, 2017 Charts | Energy experts are hilariously bad at forecasting solar installations These charts show how energy experts, including those from the U.S. government, have fared at forecasting the emergence of solar energy over the last couple decades.
May 25, 2017 Yancoal seeks expansion in Hunter Valley with $710m bid for Mitsubishi’s mines Company wants to become Australia’s largest independent coal producer.
May 24, 2017 Iron ore price drops to 7-month low Chinese stockpiles at new record high and sovereign debt downgrade worry investors.
May 24, 2017 Power plan to bridge gap between farmers and miners Remote mining projects in farming areas could soon access baseload electricity from biomass plants powered by straw.
May 21, 2017 Ukraine says no to Russian coal, gas – favours nuclear power In spite of a blockade on shipments of anthracite coal from occupied Donbas to Ukrainian thermal power plants (TPPs) since this past winter, the country has thus far avoided blackouts.
May 19, 2017 Congo to re-evaluate new mining code next week Move comes 15 months after the country’s government halted the planned revision amid opposition from mining companies and low commodity prices.
May 18, 2017 Coal transfer facility challenged in Federal Court A decision is expected within six months.
May 17, 2017 Argentina ripe for new energy investment says Brisbane backer of US $2 billion coal mine-power station A Brisbane company hoping to drive the development of a major coal mine and associated power station in Argentina, says the country’s current energy grid warrants substantial new investment in…
May 17, 2017 Here’s why Colombia’s mining sector is losing its shine Companies are pressing the government to better regulate public consultations and votes on mining projects, as they see legal uncertainty as the industry's main current challenge.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
