March 18, 2024

Global commodity trading profits topped $100 billion for second-best year ever

While earnings fell from 2022’s blockbuster records, profits across the sector still easily eclipsed prior highlights such as in 2008-2009.

March 17, 2024

Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report

The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.

March 15, 2024

Cost advantage of natural hydrogen sparks energy companies’ interest – report

At the end of 2023, 40 companies were searching for natural hydrogen deposits, up from just 10 in 2020, new research shows.

March 11, 2024

China’s big policy meet offers little to excite commodity bulls

The National People’s Congress failed to deliver gains in the prices of key commodities like iron ore and copper.

March 10, 2024

Senegal opposition coalition promises new currency and revamp of oil contracts

Ousmane Sonko launched its presidential campaign platform with promises to renegotiate mining and energy contracts.

March 5, 2024

Colorado School of Mines, USGS, major miners join forces to study geologic hydrogen  

Geologic hydrogen is a naturally occurring gas with significant potential as an energy resource.

March 4, 2024

Magnesium may offer best solution for storing hydrogen

Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte.

February 27, 2024

Oil and gas upstream M&A deal value hits highest Q1 levels since 2017

Deals worth more than $55 billion have been announced in the first two months of 2024, according to analytics firm Enverus.

February 20, 2024

Offshore wind farms more vulnerable to cyberattacks – study

The complex architecture that connects offshore wind farms to the main power grid makes them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

February 13, 2024

Carbon capture tech a ‘complete falsehood’, says Fortescue chairman

Andrew Forrest is asking political leaders to provide "real, non-greenwashed" commitments to encourage investment.