China orders power firms to replenish coal as prices remain high
China is requiring miners to offer 80% of their production through long-term contracts at prices capped by a government-set benchmark.
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First Quantum to power Zambia copper mines with wind, solar
Electricity shortages have, in the past decade, hurt mining operations in the southern African nation that relies almost completely on hydropower.
Copper, gold, silver key to making carbon capture efforts succeed – study
Chemists at Tsinghua University have developed a nano-scale structure that combines copper, gold and silver to work as a superior catalyst in a reaction whose performance will be essential if carbon capture efforts are to succeed in helping to mitigate global warming.
Climate impact from China’s coal push visible from space
China’s increased reliance on coal to combat an energy shortage was never going to bode well for its ambitions to cut planet-warming emissions.
Nickel squeeze threatens London’s place at heart of metals trade
Investors are furious with the LME for allowing prices to soar 250% in less than two days.
Chilean authorities assess progress of Pascua Lama’s closure activities
The inspection was done following a requirement by the Supreme Court of Justice in the application of the Law on the Closure of Mining Operations and Facilities.
Australia bans alumina exports to Russia, sources coal for Ukraine
Australia has imposed an immediate ban on exports of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia.
Barrick to restart Reko Diq project in deal ending dispute with Pakistan
The Reko Diq project hosts one of the world's largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits.
Scientists get closer look at how methane-eating bacteria turn greenhouse gases into fuel
Methanotrophic bacteria consume 30 million metric tons of methane per year and have a natural ability to convert the greenhouse gas into usable fuel.
