Energy Top Stories

NexGen Energy inks first uranium sales agreements with major US utilities

The agreements outline the delivery of 1 million pounds of U3O8 annually between 2029 and 2033.

Staff Writer | December 4, 2024 | 7:36 am

Orano says Niger has taken control of uranium mine

Authorities in Niger have taken control of the Somair uranium…

Reuters | December 4, 2024 | 6:50 am

Canada mining group uses China ban to push back on Trump tariffs

“Imposing tariffs on Canadian mineral and metal exports to the…

Bloomberg News | December 3, 2024 | 2:43 pm

Fortescue awarded A$10 million to support development of 6MW truck chargers

According to the company, the new chargers are capable of…

Staff Writer | December 3, 2024 | 10:00 am

Firms launch physical uranium buying for small investors using blockchain

The physical uranium will be stored in facilities owned by…

Reuters | December 3, 2024 | 6:42 am

Glencore posts lower metals output for first nine months, reiterates outlook

The miner and trader's own sourced copper production fell 4% to 705,200 metric tons, while its own sourced cobalt output fell 18% to 26,500 tons.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 1:22 am

Global Atomic anticipates $295m loan for Dasa project by Q1 2025

The loan would cover 60% of the uranium project's projected costs.

Staff Writer | October 29, 2024 | 10:02 am

Could seaweed farms become the next generation of mines?

Blue Evolution is working to develop a revolutionary method for sustainably extracting critical minerals and rare earth elements from seaweed.

Amanda Stutt | October 25, 2024 | 12:13 pm

Coal billionaire Tykac eyes growth in bet against ESG uptake

Pavel Tykac’s Sev.en Group has taken advantage of cheap valuations to buy up coal power stations and mines in the US, Australia and Vietnam.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2024 | 9:20 am

Rio Tinto signs MOU with China’s Nanjing Steel on decarbonization

Upstream mining giants have accelerated cooperation with their big consumers on decarbonizing the steel value chain to cope with climate change.

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 7:49 am

Thungela CEO sees world shunning new coal as boon for existing mines

New coal investment may be drying up, but for miners like Thungela that could be a boon if Asia's ravenous appetite keeps prices bouyant.

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 7:25 am

US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy

The move reflects the growing realization in Washington that efforts to combat climate change will be moot unless the it boosts its production of critical minerals.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 7:21 am

US DOE announces $428 million for 14 clean energy projects in former coal communities

Communities with de-commissioned coal facilities were selected by DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains.

Staff Writer | October 22, 2024 | 11:38 am

Brazil seeks to woo partners in revived ambition to uncover uranium riches

Latin America’s biggest economy holds 5% of the world’s uranium resources but only produces a tiny amount.

Bloomberg News | October 22, 2024 | 11:10 am

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