Energy Top Stories

Glencore’s shareholder opposition to climate report grows

Just over 30% of the miner's investors demanded more clarity on how it will meet its commitments to cut emissions.

Reuters | May 26, 2023 | 10:05 am

EV battery leader CATL joins BYD, Tesla to tap solar’s boom

The moves come as the world is on track to…

Bloomberg News | May 26, 2023 | 9:16 am

Siemens Gamesa to cut reliance on China for rare earths, permanent magnets

Siemens Gamesa last month signed a deal with Australia's Arafura…

Reuters | May 25, 2023 | 9:19 am

Eni and Sonangol to broaden cooperation on biofuels, minerals

The agreement was inked in Rome on the occasion of…

Reuters | May 24, 2023 | 10:32 am

Oil giant ExxonMobil jumps on lithium wagon

Acquisition of lithium prospect in southern Arkansas reflects the company's…

Staff Writer | May 24, 2023 | 8:43 am

Greece to ramp up coal mining to help cut reliance on gas

Greece, which covers about 40% of its annual needs with Russian gas, looks into scaling up coal-fired capacity under a contingency plan.

Reuters | April 6, 2022 | 4:19 am

Battery Metals Royalties to acquire 45% interest in Mongolian coal assets from Silver Elephant Mining

The proposed transaction, the company said, is a step to transform Silver Elephant to a pure silver mining and exploration company by monetizing non-core assets.

Staff Writer | April 5, 2022 | 3:15 pm

Don’t expect US miners to replace Russian coal in Europe

In the US, the number of producing coal mines slumped more than 60% from 2008 through 2020.

Bloomberg News | April 5, 2022 | 9:43 am

US coal prices top $100/t for first time since 2008

Prices for coal from Central Appalachia surged 9% to $106.15 a ton last week, the highest since late 2008.

Bloomberg News | April 4, 2022 | 2:49 pm

US coal power to fall 45% by decade’s end in shift from dirtiest fossil fuel

Electricity producers have announced plans to shutter 99.2 gigawatts of coal plants through 2030, IEEFA said in a report.

Bloomberg News | April 4, 2022 | 2:46 pm

The price for Europe to wean off Russian gas keeps going up

The war in Ukraine is making steel, copper and aluminum scarce and more expensive.

Bloomberg News | April 3, 2022 | 10:50 am

UK to unveil energy revamp with focus on nuclear and wind

Government minister Grant Shapps said he expects to see proposals for more nuclear reactors.

Bloomberg News | April 3, 2022 | 10:21 am

Nickel anode key to making fuel cells cheaper, more efficient

A nitrogen-doped, carbon-coated nickel anode can catalyze an essential reaction in hydrogen fuel cells at a fraction of the cost of currently used platinum.

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

Scramble for gas set to draw $10 billion into Tanzania project

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has given the project fresh impetus as Europe seeks to find new energy sources to starve Russia of funds to fuel the war.

Bloomberg News | March 29, 2022 | 2:18 pm

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