September 25, 2023

Colombian mining sector needs clear government messaging for energy transition, group says

Leftist President Gustavo Petro has made it his goal to wean the South American nation off its dependence on oil and coal exports.

September 22, 2023

Australia, US, Canada, UK commit $76 million to clean energy research

Projects on a completely renewable energy power grid and hydrogen production are being developed under the National Science Foundation Global Centers program.

September 20, 2023

Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says

Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge.

September 19, 2023

British Columbia energy minister in a mines, power, fossil fuels balancing act

Some are wondering whether B.C. will actually have enough power to satisfy the demand from all the projects being proposed in the province.

September 19, 2023

Exxon evaluates lithium extracted from fracking wastewater

While its lithium activities are at an early stage, production of the metal at scale would be a big business even for a company of Exxon’s size.

September 19, 2023

Trafigura revamps senior leadership, giving energy more weight

CEO and executive director Jeremy Weir is staying in his roles while Ben Luckock has become the sole head of oil trading.

September 18, 2023

Poland proposes ban on Russian diamonds, LPG in new sanctions package

The Polish proposal will now be considered by the European Commission.

September 17, 2023

Brazil calls on rich nations to pay for global energy transition

Brazil's Mines and Energy Minister wants commodity giants Petrobras and Vale to spearhead the energy transition domestically.

September 17, 2023

Elements of Colombia’s new Mining Law revealed

Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy revealed some elements of a proposed Mining Law.

September 12, 2023

What electricity sources power the world?

Coal still leads the charge when it comes to electricity, representing 35.4% of global power generation.