March 2, 2022

US official says South Africa aid aimed at coal plants not EVs

State-power utility Eskom had initiated the talks last year in a bid to raise money to help reduce its reliance on the coal.

March 2, 2022

Gold price falls over 1% as uptick in risk sentiment drives down havens

Bullion is coming off its best monthly performance since May 2021.

March 2, 2022

US utilities push White House not to sanction Russian uranium

The United States relies on Russia and its allies Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for roughly half of the uranium powering its nuclear plants.

March 2, 2022

Most Georgians prefer clean energy over coal – study

A recent survey found that only 30% of Georgia residents support new coal-fired power plants.

March 1, 2022

Alcoa CEO affirms promise of no new aluminum smelters

The company vowed to only build low-emission mills using technology from a venture dubbed Elysis.

March 1, 2022

The 50 minerals critical to US security

This graphic lists all of the minerals that the government deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States.

March 1, 2022

After 139 years of coal mining, Peabody expands into solar

The company’s primary focus will continue to be coal.

March 1, 2022

Holistic approach to EV charging infrastructure brings green future closer – report

A report by IDTechEx estimates that there will be 18.7 million units in electric vehicle fleets on the road by 2032, which explains the current ramp-up of charging infrastructure.

February 28, 2022

US Supreme Court questions scope of EPA’s climate change powers

Justices gave a mixed reception to Republican-led states and coal companies seeking to bar the EPA from issuing a sweeping plan to reduce carbon emissions from power plants.

February 28, 2022

Gold price edges higher on fears of economic slowdown following sanctions

Gold is now on course for its best month since May amid the fraught geopolitical tensions.