May 25, 2022

BHP may reap gain of $9.5bn from petroleum merger with Woodside

The world's biggest listed miner last year agreed to combine its petroleum business with the company formerly known as Woodside Petroleum.

May 20, 2022

China spent over $6 billion on Russian energy imports in April

Purchases of oil, gas and coal jumped 75%.

May 19, 2022

Woodside shareholders back BHP petroleum merger

Deal creates a top ten global independent oil and gas producer worth $40 billion, with assets in Australia, the US, Mexico, Senegal and Trinidad.

May 18, 2022

Asia’s two richest men reap windfall from surging oil, coal

With coal prices skyrocketing to a record, Gautam Adani's conglomerate is expanding a controversial mine in Australia to meet demand.

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

Energy crisis could eclipse climate crisis

“Get used to $100-a-barrel oil prices,” says consultant.

May 12, 2022

Sierra Leone says will no longer provide forex for mining companies importing fuel

Forex support by the Bank of Sierra Leone for petroleum product imports was estimated at $24 million in the first quarter of this year.

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 8, 2022

Chile constitutional assembly does not approve expanded state mining rights

The proposal now returns to the environmental commission, where it will be renegotiated before facing a second vote.

May 7, 2022

Blast at India’s Tata Steel coke plant injures three contract workers

Three contract workers were injured in a blast at one of Tata's coke plant units in the eastern state of Jharkhand.