May 13, 2022

Green metals exports could help Australia lower carbon emissions — study

The Asia-Pacific region's greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced by 8.6% if Australia moves away from fossil fuel-intensive exports.

May 13, 2022

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

May 12, 2022

Metal demand seen surging for decades on strength of energy transition, World Bank says

Even as consumption growth for other commodities like grain probably will trail off in the next 30 years, metals will remain in high demand, the bank said.

May 12, 2022

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

May 11, 2022

Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, UK

US DOD called proposal crucial to national defense.

May 11, 2022

Covid-19 outbreak hobbles Chinese demand for cobalt, nickel, lithium

Parts of the new-energy sector concentrated in the Yangtze Delta and southeastern China had been affected severely.

May 11, 2022

Panasonic seeing robust Tesla demand for batteries, development

Panasonic has been scouting sites in Oklahoma and Kansas for its multibillion-dollar factory.

May 11, 2022

Column: Mining is key to the energy transition, but it’s still unloved

The overwhelming message from miners and investors is that the situation is urgent, and getting worse, writes Clyde Russell.

May 11, 2022

African leaders talk up policy reform and regional cooperation

Africa has a generational opportunity to partake in the emerging green economy, the African Mining Indaba hears.

May 10, 2022

Elon Musk says Tesla open to buying a mining company

While the auto giant has EV metals contracts with suppliers across the globe, its goal to produce 20 million vehicles annually by 2030 will require vastly more supplies of metals.