January 4, 2023

How coal mine drainage can become a source of rare earths

Researchers have patented a new process that neutralizes coal drainage and captures rare-earth elements.

January 4, 2023

China allows four firms to resume Aussie coal imports

China imposed restrictions on Australian commodities including coal and wine just over two years ago.

December 30, 2022

Australia takes serious look at its carbon sequestration potential

Australia’s national science agency assessed 12 nature-based and engineered carbon capture technologies to look at their sequestration potential.

December 30, 2022

Coal, gas lead 2022 commodities rally

Industrial metals and iron ore are on track to finish in negative territory.

December 29, 2022

Colombian municipalities affected by exit of Glencore’s subsidiary demand smooth transition into non-mining activities

The mayors of five municipalities have asked the Gustavo Petro government to gradually phase out mining operations and promote a smooth transition into another type of industry.

December 27, 2022

Coal and lithium drive Australian stocks’ outperformance in 2022

The country’s behemoth iron ore miners ended the year on a high as China’s abrupt Covid Zero reversal and a steady stream of supportive policies raised the outlook for demand. 

December 27, 2022

SGX iron ore scales 5-month peak as China eases covid rules

Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, with the Singapore benchmark price hitting its highest in five months.

December 23, 2022

New calls for banning coal as punishment at Christmas

An article in the British Medical Journal makes the environmental case for ending what the authors call an “outdated and potentially harmful” tradition.

December 22, 2022

How virtual reality makes geology more accessible

Students and other people interested in geology can have a ‘dry run’ experience and review techniques before reaching an actual site.

December 22, 2022

China’s abrupt covid shift hits supply chains from solar to coal

Mysteel reports that production of coking coal used by the steel industry has halved in the top mining hub of Shanxi.