January 29, 2023

UK’s power switch-off shows future for cleaner energy grid

The UK had a preview of the choices that will have to become commonplace as the world transitions to clean energy sources.

January 27, 2023

Visualizing US consumption of fuel and materials per capita

Wealthy countries consume massive amounts of natural resources per capita, and Americans are no exception. According to data from the National Mining Association, each […]

January 27, 2023

Yellen says South African coal communities need $3.5 billion

South Africa has identified more than R60 billion of investments needed to help communities in the coal-mining Mpumalanga province.

January 26, 2023

South Africa’s RBCT coal exports hit 29-year low in 2022

The terminal saw an average of 18 trains a day in 2022, against a capacity of 32 a day.

January 24, 2023

Eskom paid $561 million in penalties on Medupi coal contract

The utility’s previous attempts to renegotiate the deal with Exxaro Resources were rejected by the mining company.

January 24, 2023

Steelmaking breakthrough could save money and emissions

Steel production accounts for about 7% of the world’s carbon emissions.

January 24, 2023

Coronado Global sees coal prices rising as China resumes imports

The miner said last week it had received enquires for long-term supply as Beijing lifted its ban.

January 23, 2023

Cutting coal mine methane offers steelmakers quick climate win

Steel manufacturers should work with coal producers to curb methane leaks from mines to reduce the overall warming impact from making the alloy, according to report.

January 23, 2023

South32 sees shipping delays tying up cash in inventory

In its quarterly report, South32 met coal, aluminum, and copper forecasts and slightly exceeded analyst estimates for manganese ore production.

January 23, 2023

Scientists develop efficient solution to monitor airborne mercury

Researchers say that older yet widespread technology under-measures mercury concentrations by as much as 80%.