China to invest $2.8 billion in Zimbabwe in lithium, energyThe planned investment, a tenfold increase on the $271 million pledged in the same period last year, dwarfs that of its closest rival, the United Arab Emirates,Bloomberg News | November 1, 2023 | 4:16 am
Canada, US must spur critical mineral mining, refining at home to secure clean energy shift, American envoy says Both countries need to build up their mining and refining,…Steven Chase - The Globe and Mail | October 31, 2023 | 12:20 pm
Rio Tinto, Prysmian sign supply deal for low-carbon aluminum from Canadian operationsThe aim is to build a more sustainable North American…Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 1:02 pm
Zambia extends electricity rationing to mining firms Hydropower contributes to more than 75% of Zambia's electricity generation. Reuters | January 10, 2023 | 6:28 am
Europe needs to invest over €300 billion in the next two years to reach climate goals — study Researchers say the most dramatic increase in the need for investment is in power generation from renewable energies. Staff Writer | January 10, 2023 | 5:13 am
Eskom CEO de Ruyter survives alleged poisoning attempt The incident reportedly happened on December 13, a day before de Ruyter resigned from the top post at the power utility. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2023 | 8:39 am
Researchers solve major issues blocking development of lithium-sulphur batteries A new redox-active layer adds energy storage capacity and suppresses corrosion in lithium-sulphur batteries. Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 6:06 am
India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months Coal accounts for more than 70% of India's power generation, and coal-fired plants make up over 75% of India's use of the polluting fuel. Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 5:39 am
Activists fighting coal mine expansion in Germany in standoff with police Activists gathered in Lützerath as the mid-January deadline for demolishing the village to make room for a coal mine expansion approaches. Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 12:15 pm
Scientists one step closer to turning coal into graphite A team at Ohio University carried out a series of simulations showing how coal can be converted to valuable—and carbon-neutral—materials. Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 7:49 am
Finnish technology improves lithium’s production efficiency Finnish company Sensment announced the launching of a new technology that significantly improves the production efficiency of lithium. Staff Writer | January 6, 2023 | 6:06 am
Carbon-capture plants also have harmful emissions — but there is a solution A group of scientists has come up with a machine-learning solution for forecasting amine emissions from carbon-capture plants using experimental data. Staff Writer | January 5, 2023 | 6:06 am