Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030.Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 9:08 am
Scientists work on solid-state battery that uses fewer ‘problem’ metalsResearchers have developed a new strategy to build solid-state batteries…Staff Writer | March 7, 2023 | 6:06 am
China to develop more energy and mineral reserves, boost productionChina should also promote research and development for the clean…Reuters | March 4, 2023 | 5:52 pm
Coal mine accident in China’s Guizhou kills 14 A collapse at the Shunxun coal mine in Zhenfeng county trapped the 14 people on Feb. 25. Reuters | March 6, 2022 | 9:56 am
China to boost coal output, reserves to ensure power supply China will boost the production of more modern coal mines and enhance coal reserve capacity. Reuters | March 5, 2022 | 11:54 am
Bacteria help produce clean fuel from CO2 more efficiently A recent development using enzymes from bacteria has led to an 18-time increase in the efficiency of clean fuel production from CO2. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 4, 2022 | 6:06 am
Coal prices spike as Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates Buyers in markets including Europe, Japan, South Korea, and China are scrambling to address their exposure to Russian supply. Wood Mackenzie | March 3, 2022 | 12:00 pm
Stanmore Resources to raise $506 million for BHP Mitsui Coal stake buy Stanmore, which signed the deal with BHP in November to buy the stake for $1.35 billion, said it would issue about 631 million shares. Reuters | March 2, 2022 | 3:09 pm
Most Georgians prefer clean energy over coal – study A recent survey found that only 30% of Georgia residents support new coal-fired power plants. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 2, 2022 | 6:06 am
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. Bloomberg News | March 1, 2022 | 10:28 am
Seabridge Gold’s KSM project going greener Miner has inked a deal with power utility BC Hydro, which will supply hydro-sourced electricity during construction of the KSM gold project. MINING.COM Editor | March 1, 2022 | 3:47 am
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. Bloomberg News | February 28, 2022 | 3:07 pm