April 8, 2023

Canadian entrepreneur Lassonde plans to buy blocking stake in Teck’s Elk Valley

Pierre Lassonde's comments came after Teck rejected an unsolicited takeover offer of $22.5 billion from Glencore.

April 8, 2023

Teck mining magnate stands between Glencore and mega deal

The Keevil family’s control of Teck through voting shares has long insulated the company from takeovers.

April 7, 2023

Spain to invest $2.3 billion in S. African energy transition

South Africa produced an energy-transition plan last year that estimated it will need 1.5 trillion rand ($82 billion) in investment over the next five years.

April 6, 2023

Technology to extract REE from acid mine drainage gets $8m from US government

West Virginia University received a grant from the US Department of Energy to develop a pre-commercial demonstration facility for separating and refining rare earth elements from acid mine drainage and…

April 5, 2023

Australia is quitting coal in record time thanks to Tesla

The original Tesla battery, owned and operated by France-based renewables group Neoen SA, is now a cornerstone of South Australia’s grid.

April 5, 2023

Teck opted for coal split after mulling stake sale, partnerships

Canada’s largest diversified miner spent four years mulling options for its steelmaking coal business before deciding to spin it off.

April 4, 2023

Glencore has three weeks to keep $23 billion Teck bid alive

Glencore, which is working with Citigroup, has indicated its deal would be dead if Teck investors approve the split later this month.

April 4, 2023

Column: Australia sees rising exports of new energy metals, but also more coal

Overall, the Australian government is painting a strong outlook for commodity export volumes, but a soft outcome for prices.

April 4, 2023

Teck said to be open to offers once coal spinoff is complete

Canada’s largest diversified miner has rejected an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Glencore Plc.

April 4, 2023

Biden offers $450m for clean energy projects at coal mines

It will also provide $16 million to two universities to complete studies for extracting rare earths and other critical minerals from coal ash.