New device converts wave energy into electricity to power tsunami, hurricane sensorsA new cylindrical triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is a small powerhouse that converts wave energy into electricity to power devices at sea.Staff Writer | February 6, 2023 | 6:06 am
UK grid asks coal reserve to prepare as cold snap loomsThe Uniper SE-owned unit at the Ratcliffe plant in central…Bloomberg News | February 5, 2023 | 12:51 pm
Scholz is learning that it’s not easy going greenUnder Scholz’s stewardship, the German industry is struggling to find…Bloomberg News | February 4, 2023 | 11:30 am
Energy-starved France mulls burning more coal to keep lights on The grid operator, Reseau de Transport d’Electricite, said last month that France risked an electricity shortfall in the event of a cold snap. Bloomberg News | January 5, 2022 | 2:35 am
Palladium-infused ‘nano-chocolates’ a cheaper mechanism to store hydrogen German researchers have developed an alternative mechanism to store hydrogen in palladium nanoparticles. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 4, 2022 | 6:06 am
Indonesia state utility secures 7.5m tonnes coal supply ahead of export ban review Perusahaan Listrik Negara said it aims to continue to raise supply to maintain a minimum 20-day stock. Reuters | January 4, 2022 | 5:18 am
Private equity lines up for coal ‘bonanza’ left by public miners Private equity firms are lining up to take on the dirty -- and highly profitable -- assets being divested by publicly traded commodity producers as the world grapples to decarbonize. Bloomberg News | January 3, 2022 | 12:50 pm
Indonesia miners seek a solution as coal export ban rattles global sector Coal mining shares slide after export ban. Reuters | January 3, 2022 | 12:49 am
Indonesia bans coal exports in January on domestic power worries The Southeast Asian country is the world's biggest exporter of thermal coal. Reuters | January 2, 2022 | 9:09 am
Indian researchers develop lithium-ion battery that can be recharged with solar energy Scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research incorporated photosensitive components inside lithium-ion batteries. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 30, 2021 | 12:24 pm
Norway’s Hydro to cut Slovakia aluminium output due to power cost The aluminium plant will cut its output to around 60% of capacity in response to high electricity costs. Reuters | December 30, 2021 | 9:05 am
China vows to cut carbon emissions from aluminum smelters by 5% by 2025 A five-year plan adds some details on Beijing’s drive to reshape heavy industries. Bloomberg News | December 29, 2021 | 1:43 pm