Energy Top Stories

Focus on coal miners, power grid as South Africa spends just sixth of climate aid

Burning coal has rendered South Africa one of the world's most carbon intensive economies.

Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 7:20 am

Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects

The two countries are discussing the development of the first…

Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:48 am

Glencore, Schneider Electric partner to decarbonize copper supply chains

S&P Global estimates that demand for copper will double by 2035,…

Staff Writer | September 25, 2024 | 12:59 pm

Rare earth recycler Cyclic Materials secures $53m funding from Microsoft, BDC

The Canadian company will deploy the capital to build rare…

Staff Writer | September 25, 2024 | 11:16 am

Column: Miners, investors see scope in energy transition but struggle with choices

How best to leverage the energy transition into profitable investments…

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 8:12 am

Rio Tinto, Aymium partner on decarbonization initiative in Québec

The companies formed Évolys Québec to manufacture a renewable metallurgical biocarbon product to reduce carbon emissions in large-scale industrial processes.

Staff Writer | July 26, 2024 | 12:39 pm

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

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