Energy Top Stories

US anti-mercury regulation proves successful –except in Texas, North Dakota

Despite national progress following the approval of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard, Texas and North Dakota stand out as stubborn continuing sources of mercury emissions.

Staff Writer | June 9, 2023 | 6:06 am

EV sales are soaring and oil use is about to peak

The share of electric vehicles in sales of new passenger…

Bloomberg News | June 8, 2023 | 3:57 pm

Intramotev to deploy self-propelled battery-electric railcars to transport coal from Cumberland mine

Captive routes between mines and processing facilities have the opportunity…

Staff Writer | June 7, 2023 | 12:56 pm

Anfield Energy to buy uranium project in New Mexico from enCore Energy

The acquisition will increase Anfield's uranium resource base by more…

Reuters | June 6, 2023 | 8:20 am

Top climate finance group floats guidance on Asia coal phaseout

The region’s largest economies are highly dependent on coal, with…

Bloomberg News | June 5, 2023 | 7:42 am

Key EU Parliament groups reject green label for gas, nuclear

The European Commission’s proposal to label gas and nuclear as sustainable has been highly controversial.

Bloomberg News | June 14, 2022 | 3:27 pm

Microbes may be capable of causing damage to massive nuclear facility

University of Toronto researchers are studying whether bentonite clay, a material used to wrap nuclear fuel containers, could support microbial life that could damage them.

Staff Writer | June 14, 2022 | 5:02 am

Colombia stepping up oil, coal production amid Russia sanctions

Oil and mining combined provide more than 50% of Colombia's monthly exports, according to government figures.

Reuters | June 13, 2022 | 4:43 pm

Delta CleanTech, Muskowekwan First Nation partner on carbon capture blockchain project

The goal of the initiative is to reduce the Co2 footprint of industrial production by leveraging the acres owned by First Nations – about 7% of Canada’s total landmass.

Amanda Stutt | June 9, 2022 | 6:00 am

Activist investor Bluebell adds pressure on Glencore to fix coal unit

Bluebell Capital Partners has again asked Glencore Plc to overhaul its climate policy, while seeking support from other shareholders to push for reform at the commodities giant.

Bloomberg News | June 8, 2022 | 12:53 pm

EY’s Top 10 business risks critical to mining’s energy transition supply response

The energy transition demands unprecedented volumes of minerals and metals, with some analysts noting $1 trillion of investment to meet medium-term forecasted demand curves.

Henry Lazenby | June 8, 2022 | 6:00 am

Rich nations may fork out billions to wean Indonesia off coal

Indonesia is one of a handful of resource-driven nations that could make a major difference in the battle to curb climate change.

Bloomberg News | June 7, 2022 | 2:39 pm

US seeks $4.3 billion for uranium to wean off Russia supply

Russia accounted for 16.5% of the uranium imported into the US in 2020 and 23% of the enriched uranium needed to power US commercial nuclear reactors.

Bloomberg News | June 7, 2022 | 2:18 pm

Yancoal Australia rejects $1.8bn takeover bid from China’s Yankuang

Yankuang Energy Group, which is Yancoal's largest shareholder, said it was open to negotiations to boost its stake.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 7, 2022 | 3:51 am

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