December 7, 2022

Britain approves first new coal mine in decades despite climate targets

The Woodhouse Colliery would take two years to build at a cost estimated in 2019 of 165 million pounds.

December 7, 2022

Nyrstar’s Auby zinc plant on care and maintenance until further notice

High power prices have spurred suspensions and cutbacks by smelters throughout Europe.

December 7, 2022

Glencore asks Russian court to halt Sberbank’s 117m euro claim, move hearings to Singapore

Russia's largest lender is seeking to recover debt and penalties from Glencore Energy UK Ltd over two agreements.

December 7, 2022

Russian coal exports come roaring back after EU loosens curbs

Europe is still not allowed to import Russian coal, but European companies are now allowed to ship the commodity to third countries.

December 7, 2022

EU photovoltaics project pushes for transparency, literally

The IMPRESSIVE project has taken on the challenge of developing transparent photovoltaic cells that can be integrated into large surfaces.

December 6, 2022

European Commission weighs sanctions on Russia’s mining industry – FT

The ban would be part of a ninth EU sanctions package that officials are planning to discuss with member states in the coming days.

December 5, 2022

US, EU weigh climate-based tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum

The move would mark a novel approach, as the US and EU would seek to use tariffs -- usually employed in trade disputes -- to further their climate agenda.

December 5, 2022

Tharisa annual profit up 7% as chrome prices jump

The company's 70% owned Karo Mining Holdings is building a $391 million PGM mine in Zimbabwe.

December 5, 2022

Glencore pays $180 million to Congo to settle corruption claims

Deal is the latest payment in a series of graft cases Glencore has faced and covers all alleged corruption activities between 2007 and 2018.

December 5, 2022

Phosphorous-based 2D material may lead to advanced solar cells, Li-ion batteries

UK-based researchers say phosphorene nanoribbons or PNRs can be used to help tackle the energy crisis.