Energy Top Stories

Australian uranium miners soar after US nuclear plant revival deal

Microsoft signed a deal to help resurrect a US nuclear power plant, fueling hopes of growing demand from big tech firms for green power.

Reuters | September 24, 2024 | 6:14 am

Uranium Energy to buy Rio Tinto’s Wyoming assets for $175m

Deal includes the fully-licensed Sweetwater plant and would allow Uranium…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2024 | 5:00 am

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining,…

Frik Els | September 19, 2024 | 1:15 pm

Canadian miners in TSX top 30 ranking reflects industry’s role in world energy security, says VP

Chris Birkett says with geopolitical tensions around the world, Canada is…

Staff Writer | September 19, 2024 | 4:18 am

Column: China’s coal use and output are rising, even as renewables surge

Electricity from thermal sources rose 3.7% in August from a…

Reuters | September 18, 2024 | 10:32 am

Australia rejects Rio Tinto unit’s uranium mine lease renewal

Decision ends a decades-long dispute over Jabikula, one of the world’s largest untapped deposits of high-grade uranium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2024 | 4:09 am

Fortescue to step up energy spending despite job cuts

"We see a massive potential in green iron industry out of Australia, supplying China," CEO says.

Reuters | July 24, 2024 | 5:10 pm

Vale to develop low-carbon mega hubs in Brazil, US, and Middle East within a year

Three projects were already announced for Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Staff Writer | July 24, 2024 | 8:45 am

US Senators release energy permitting reform bill

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 could speed up approvals of clean-energy, pipeline and electricity transmission projects.

Staff Writer | July 22, 2024 | 4:57 pm

High returns lure wealthy investors to fund coal as banks exit

Wealthy Australians are emerging as an important pool of capital for financing coal projects shunned by banks.

Bloomberg News | July 22, 2024 | 9:34 am

Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals

Industry leaders have pushed for two pricing structures for several years.

Reuters | July 22, 2024 | 8:10 am

Singaporean consortium secures $850m for South32’s Australian coking coal

South32 said in February it had agreed to sell the business in New South Wales state for $1.65 billion.

Reuters | July 21, 2024 | 4:25 pm

Saudi Arabia to visit Brazil and Chile as seeks to diversify mining

The diversification strategy includes plans to expand into international mining to secure access to minerals including copper, cobalt and nickel, as well as lithium.

Reuters | July 21, 2024 | 9:41 am

Zambia asks mines to curtail normal power use by 40% amid crunch

Production has so far been stable thanks to co-operation between the mining industry and the government.

Bloomberg News | July 19, 2024 | 9:49 am

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