Trump challenge to mercury curbs seen boosting coal plants
Coal-fired power plants are the largest U.S. source of mercury, and the 2012 pollution-control requirements prompted a wave of closures of the facilities.
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Skeena secures $23 million financing, shares up
Shares of Skeena Resources were up 4.1% at noon EST.
Seaborne coal prices under pressure as demand softens in China, India
Vessel tracking and port data suggests a slowing in cargo offloading in China, India and Japan in the first half of April.
B2Gold reports covid-19 case at Mali exploration camp
The employee was working at the Fekola camp, now isolated. Mine operations have not been impacted.
Argentina’s fledgling lithium sector clipped by coronavirus
The pandemic has already stymied a US push to develop lithium, while miners have warned the virus could hit to sales and prices further this year.
Newmont says gold could top $2,000 on stimulus
Newmont CEO says gold is likely to trade in a range between $1,500 to $1,750 over the next 2-5 years.
Dominion’s $7.8bn wind pilot project underway
The state of Virginia recently signed into law the Virginia Clean Economy Act.