Energy Top Stories

Column: Power problems rein in global aluminum output growth

Europe's energy crisis has taken a heavy toll on a notoriously power-hungry sector.

Reuters | January 23, 2023 | 8:38 am

Scientists develop efficient solution to monitor airborne mercury

Researchers say that older yet widespread technology under-measures mercury concentrations…

Staff Writer | January 23, 2023 | 6:06 am

UK activates coal reserve to boost supply during cold snap

It’s the first time this winter National Grid Plc has…

Bloomberg News | January 22, 2023 | 10:23 am

Fortescue sees renewables overtaking iron ore business

"I think we will see renewable energy play a very…

Reuters | January 20, 2023 | 8:28 am

Scientists working towards superconductors that allow current to flow without energy loss

Researchers’ better understanding of copper-oxygen bonds may lead to the…

Staff Writer | January 20, 2023 | 7:01 am

Uranium tops Morgan Stanley’s commodity thermometer

Analysts expect strong uranium fundamentals to start moving prices higher.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 15, 2021 | 1:47 pm

First new oil sands pipeline in years could start next month

Enbridge’s 760,0000 barrel-a-day Line 3 oil pipeline could start operating as soon as Sept. 15.

Bloomberg News | August 13, 2021 | 10:39 am

Drumbeat grows louder for BHP to exit petroleum

BHP's decision to spend $802 million on oil projects in the US Gulf of Mexico - just days before a new report that issued dire warnings about human contribution to climate change - has ratcheted up pressure from some investors.

Reuters | August 13, 2021 | 4:30 am

Top steelmaker kicks off low-carbon trial to meet green pledge

China Baowu has been trialling a low-carbon metallurgy technology at a previously idled 400-cubic-meter blast furnace in Xinjiang.

Bloomberg News | August 11, 2021 | 12:18 pm

Steel sector carbon emissions must fall 75% under 2 degrees celsius scenario — report

Wood Mackenzie says aligning to a 2°C warming pathway in the steel industry would mean disruption to the iron ore and metallurgical coal markets.

MINING.com Editor | August 10, 2021 | 2:04 pm

Aluminum, copper, zinc usage from solar energy sector expected to double by 2040 – report

A report by Wood Mackenzie states that an expected increase of solar’s share in the global power supply presents opportunities for the base metals sector.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 10, 2021 | 6:06 am

UN says IPCC’s climate report “code red for humanity”

First major assessment from the UN-backed experts committee in nearly a decade sees no end to rising temperatures before 2050.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2021 | 8:04 am

Indonesia suspends coal exports from 34 mining companies

Companies failed to meet domestic market obligations between January and July this year, according to a government document.

Reuters | August 9, 2021 | 7:44 am

Electrification may allow mines to generate extra income — report

A report by IDTechEx states that once depleted, some electric mines mat transition to being zero-emission power stations.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | August 8, 2021 | 8:31 am

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