Energy Top Stories

China’s August coal output up on more power, chemical demand

July was the hottest month on record for China, and the heat waves continued into August.

Reuters | September 14, 2024 | 4:10 pm

Zambian copper mines desperate for power find an unlikely savior

Zambia has almost run out of water for generation at…

Bloomberg News | September 13, 2024 | 9:27 am

Britain’s approval of new coal mine unlawful, court rules

Developer West Cumbria Mining says the project would be "a…

Reuters | September 13, 2024 | 7:39 am

Indonesia’s Adaro plans $2.5 billion coal sale in green turn

The company, which is one of country’s biggest coal miners,…

Bloomberg News | September 12, 2024 | 5:18 pm

China nickel tycoon seeks growth in US energy storage market

REPT BATTERO Energy, a unit of Tsingshan Holding Group, this…

Bloomberg News | September 11, 2024 | 4:38 pm

Botswana eyes new export route to exploit huge coal resource

The African Development Bank has agreed to finance a feasibility study for the project, at a cost of about $4 million.

Bloomberg News | July 12, 2024 | 4:48 pm

Environment Canada lays five charges against Teck Coal as Glencore sale closes

The department said the charges for violations of the Fisheries Act stem from an investigation that began in March 2023, CBC reported.

Staff Writer | July 12, 2024 | 3:49 pm

China pauses new coal-based steelmaking for first time in years

Greening the steel industry, China’s second largest source of carbon emissions at 15%, is a vital part of the country’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2060.

Bloomberg News | July 11, 2024 | 4:20 am

British Columbia Premier walks tightrope between resource boom, green goals

David Eby is in talks with Teck around support for a plant to recycle electric-vehicle batteries.

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 7:25 am

Rio Tinto to build two solar farms on Australia’s Gove Peninsula

The two sites will have combined capacity of 10.5MW.

Staff Writer | July 3, 2024 | 8:08 am

Rio Tinto completes largest off-grid solar plant build in Canada’s North

The solar project complements a wind power plant at Diavik, which has been operating since 2012.

Staff Writer | July 2, 2024 | 1:27 pm

Indonesia’s Delta Dunia eyes more deals as it completes US coal buy

The Jakarta-listed company has been diversifying beyond its home base of Indonesia where it runs its BUMA coal mining services business.

Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 5:49 am

Rio Tinto to install carbon free aluminium cells at Arvida smelter in Québec

Rio will design, engineer, and build a demonstration plant owned by a new joint venture with the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec,.

Staff Writer | July 1, 2024 | 1:28 pm

Sumitomo looks to tap US shale boom despite exiting production

Japanese trading firm sees opportunities in US shale oil and natural gas despite exiting production there three years ago.

Bloomberg News | July 1, 2024 | 1:01 pm

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