Rio Tinto, Sumitomo to make low-carbon alumina at Queensland refineryThe trial technology could cut emissions from the sector that accounts for up to 3% of Australia's total emissions.Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 3:49 pm
IEA says critical minerals supply could pull close to demand by 2030Investment in critical mineral mining surged 30% in 2022.Reuters | July 11, 2023 | 7:17 am
BHP looks to tiny microbes to cut stubborn steel emissionsBHP aspires to reduce its Scope 3 emissions to net…Bloomberg News | July 7, 2023 | 7:23 am
Coal miner Seriti buys Windlab in shift to renewable energy The deal worth $55 million will give Seriti a 51% stake in the wind and solar power business. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 11:28 am
Bill Gates’ TerraPower raises $750m for cheaper nuclear South Korean SK will invest $ 250 million to add a stake in the technology developer. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2022 | 8:03 am
Not just for toothpaste — how fluoride enhances solar cells’ performance Tandem solar cells that combine perovskite and silicon-based subcells are expected to better convert sunlight than their conventional single-junction silicon analogs. Staff Writer | August 15, 2022 | 5:06 am
UK coal mine dilemma pits energy crisis against green goals At the dormant Haig Pit in Whitehaven, there are signs that an activity long considered dead wants to come back to life. Bloomberg News | August 14, 2022 | 10:31 am
Coal giants are making mega profits as climate crisis grips the world It’s never been a better time to make money by digging up coal. Bloomberg News | August 13, 2022 | 1:36 pm
Stanmore Coal pays Mitsui $380m for full control of Queensland coal mines Stanmore is buying the remaining 20% stake in the metallurgical coal venture BHP Mitsui Coal in Australia. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2022 | 3:49 am
BHP, Pan Pacific Copper and Norsepower partner to reduce emissions on shipping routes Aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on routes between BHP’s mines in Chile and PPC’s smelters in Japan. Staff Writer | August 11, 2022 | 3:28 pm
First Nation, utility company reach agreement on British Columbia LNG plant expansion FortisBC is planning to spend billions expanding to serve a growing demand for marine bunkering and LNG exports. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | August 10, 2022 | 1:25 pm
Coal’s skyrocketing prices could last years on Russia disruption The EU’s ban on Russian coal that begins this month will boost demand for imports from other countries like Indonesia and Australia. Bloomberg News | August 10, 2022 | 3:26 am