December 17, 2023

Australia export revenue to tumble as iron ore, coal prices drop

Fewer supply disruptions and “relatively soft” global economic growth will push down revenue.

December 17, 2023

Political costs of phasing out coal may be fewer than expected – study

A recent study found that it is possible to phase out fossil fuels without sacrificing electoral popularity.

December 14, 2023

Column: China is still the top dog in commodities, but its bark is changing

China is becoming an increasingly price-sensitive buyer, and appears more willing to use its purchasing power to try to influence prices.

December 12, 2023

Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankers

About $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been announced in Australia year-to-date, accounting for almost half of all transactions in the country.

December 12, 2023

Experts map likelihood, length of green energy droughts in the US

New research shows that compound energy droughts can last nearly a week in some parts of the United States.

December 10, 2023

Power plants can now (re)use wastewater from oil and gas extraction

Using two kinds of industrial wastewater to decontaminate each other has the potential to slash a power plant’s total water use.

December 7, 2023

Offshore wind could supply up to 20% of the US Atlantic coast energy needs – study

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory released some offshore wind modelling data.

December 6, 2023

G7 to ban Russian diamonds, announce measures on price cap, assets

The group is expected to announce a direct ban as of Jan. 1.

November 30, 2023

ARC Resources to supply BC, Alberta natural gas to US markets via Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass

Agreement will enable Cheniere to deliver increased quantities of Canadian natural gas to Europe via Louisiana.

November 30, 2023

Next-gen LEDs may substitute platinum, iridium with birch leaves

By pressure-cooking birch leaves, researchers produced nanosized carbon dots that can be used in organic LEDs for super-thin TV and mobile phone screens.