Energy Top Stories

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

The southern African country is reeling from power cuts of up to 12 hours daily.

Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:39 am

Global production of critical metals unlikely to meet EU demand

Researchers say metal shortage could put the brakes on the…

Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 5:15 am

Renewable energy capacity to hit record growth in 2023 – IEA

Renewable power capacity is expected to jump by 107 gigawatts…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 5:06 am

Appian, Dectronic to jointly build 20 solar plants in Brazil

The solar power plants will initially be located in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 3:44 am

US-China green energy rivalry ‘great for world,’ Forrest says

Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest says it is healthy to…

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2023 | 8:27 am

Researchers design microgrid for future lunar base

The base camp concept consists of a habitation unit and the potential for separate mining and fuel processing facilities.

Staff Writer | May 31, 2022 | 5:05 am

Colombia miners brace for environmental crackdown

No matter who wins the presidential elections on June 19, the sector is facing tougher rules and a likely ban on open pit mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 30, 2022 | 9:06 am

Glencore bribery cases draw in billionaire former executives

The US government said that two former top Glencore executives were personally involved in corruption.

Bloomberg News | May 29, 2022 | 10:00 am

How sugar can help reduce CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants

A new, sponge-like material made from sugar and alkali metal salts can efficiently trap carbon dioxide in its cavities.

Staff Writer | May 27, 2022 | 6:06 am

Want to dismantle coal power faster? Green the grid

A fresh Australian government, along with an expanded slate of climate-focused independent and Greens legislators, should add further support to the nation’s energy transition.

Bloomberg News | May 26, 2022 | 3:10 pm

Commodities in ‘perfect storm’ says ERG, as crisis starts super cycle

Transition to a lower carbon economy "cannot be stopped," and will require a projected $50 trillion in the next three decades, Benedikt Sobotka says.

Reuters | May 25, 2022 | 11:52 am

Billionaire Robert Friedland files to take Ivanhoe Electric public

Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is seeking a listing on the NYSE American and Toronto stock exchanges.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2022 | 4:08 pm

Anglo American spinoff tackles toxic coal spill after government order

Documents released by a shareholder activist organization on Tuesday show that Thungela Resources has been ordered to repair the environmental damage or face legal action.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2022 | 2:27 pm

Demand for steel alloys grows as the energy transition gains momentum

Global stainless steel melt production is expected to be about 62 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, rising to 90 Mt by 2050.

Wood Mackenzie | May 24, 2022 | 11:56 am

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