December 14, 2023 Glencore’s prized Canadian coal mines come with rising environmental scrutiny Ottawa and Washington are close to requesting a study of selenium contamination from Teck's Elk Valley mines.
December 13, 2023 Five coal companies sue province of Alberta for $8 billion The companies claim the provincial government’s coal policy reforms cost them billions in lost investment and potential revenues.
December 13, 2023 Glencore to update climate plan in 2024 after investor pressure More than 30% of Glencore's investors, including BlackRock, rejected the company's climate report at its annual meeting in May.
December 13, 2023 Thungela says “not yet” cutting jobs despite production curbs The company plans to re-deploy staff to new projects that will start producing next year.
December 10, 2023 Power plants can now (re)use wastewater from oil and gas extraction Using two kinds of industrial wastewater to decontaminate each other has the potential to slash a power plant’s total water use.
December 9, 2023 BHP workers consider strike action at some Australian mines If backed by workers, strikes could take place as early as Dec. 28, the Australian Financial Review said.
December 8, 2023 Teck, Oldendorff to outfit bulk carrier with rotor sails to cut emissions The Flettner Rotors generate lift from the wind, which is translated into additional thrust, reducing fuel consumption on voyages.
December 7, 2023 There’s a way to quit coal without wrecking jobs and communities Coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, still generates about a third of the world’s electricity.
December 7, 2023 Offshore wind could supply up to 20% of the US Atlantic coast energy needs – study Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory released some offshore wind modelling data.
December 6, 2023 Ramaco CEO says Wyoming coal mine discoveries include gallium, germanium The company called its discovery one of the largest rare earth elements deposits in the US.
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
