February 25, 2024

Feds must force pensions to fund Canadian mining, Lassonde, Giustra say 

Research shows that Canada’s eight largest pension funds hold some $2.1 trillion in assets but only a quarter was invested in the country.

February 23, 2024

AI to help determine best carbon capture material

US researchers using generative artificial intelligence to dream up previously unknown building block candidates.

February 21, 2024

China’s top coal producing region tells miners to curb overproduction

Coal miners in Shanxi were asked to reduce output and carry out safety checks from March to May.

February 21, 2024

In election year, South African mines bleed cash, jobs

The country's biggest mining investors are halting plans to spend billions of rand on new projects in response to a slump in profits.

February 20, 2024

JSW Steel in talks with Whitehaven for coal mine stake

Whitehaven in January said it was exploring a potential sell-down of about 20% of its Blackwater mine.

February 19, 2024

BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run”

BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.

February 19, 2024

Colombia bill seeks permanent legal ban on new coal contracts

President Gustavo Petro came into office in 2022 on a pledge to wean the country off its dependency on fossil fuels.

February 19, 2024

India gets 40 bids for commercial coal mines

Output from mines auctioned to private companies is expected to boost production of coal by over 40%.

February 14, 2024

Whitehaven Coal tumbles as profit drops, dividend misses consensus

Australia's biggest independent coal miner has posted an after-tax net profit of A$257.6 million for the half year.

February 13, 2024

Carbon capture tech a ‘complete falsehood’, says Fortescue chairman

Andrew Forrest is asking political leaders to provide "real, non-greenwashed" commitments to encourage investment.