June 9, 2024

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel projects.

June 8, 2024

India’s climate dilemma will hang over Modi’s next five years

Narendra Modi has cast himself as climate champion but coal still accounts for roughly three-quarters of output in India and its use continues to rise.

June 8, 2024

Colombia halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war

Colombia is reported to be Israel's biggest supplier of coal.

June 7, 2024

Demand for Canadian natural resources on a “scale never seen before,” says MAC

According to the report, the total value of the country's mineral and metal production has quadrupled since 2000. 

June 6, 2024

Government regulation top threat facing British Columbia mining industry — report

Regulatory factors need to be addressed as province “primes itself to become one of the most reliable and sustainable suppliers of critical metals in Canada and globally,” says PWC.

June 5, 2024

Coal mines’ proximity to urban centres in Australia poses health risks to local populations — study

Coal mine proximity to major townships potentially exposes nearby communities to higher levels of CO2 in the air.

June 4, 2024

EU asks Germany to add backstop to €1.8 billion coal exit payout

A state payment of as much as €1.2 billion to an entity of Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EPH Group has been preliminarily passed by the European Commission.

June 4, 2024

Mine pollution has isolated British trout — study

Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically "isolated" from other trout.

May 31, 2024

German coal company to get about €1 billion for shutting mines

Lausitz Energie Bergbau had initially been promised €1.75 billion by the government to cover mine rehabilitations and closures.

May 31, 2024

Glencore’s climate action plan wins more support from shareholders

The new plan published in March included an intermediate target to reduce emissions by 25% by 2030.