Energy Top Stories

Eskom CEO de Ruyter survives alleged poisoning attempt

The incident reportedly happened on December 13, a day before de Ruyter resigned from the top post at the power utility.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2023 | 8:39 am

Researchers solve major issues blocking development of lithium-sulphur batteries

A new redox-active layer adds energy storage capacity and suppresses…

Staff Writer | January 9, 2023 | 6:06 am

India asks utilities to import 6% of their coal for nine months

Coal accounts for more than 70% of India's power generation,…

Reuters | January 9, 2023 | 5:39 am

Activists fighting coal mine expansion in Germany in standoff with police

Activists gathered in Lützerath as the mid-January deadline for demolishing…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 12:15 pm

Scientists one step closer to turning coal into graphite

A team at Ohio University carried out a series of…

Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 7:49 am

Western Australia plans world’s biggest renewable energy hub

The Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) would stretch across an area bigger than greater Sydney, and could produce up to 50 gigawatts of energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 13, 2021 | 8:20 am

Europe’s climate masterplan aims to slash emissions within a decade

If approved, plan would put the bloc on track to meet its 2030 goal of reducing planet-warming emissions by 55% from 1990 levels.

Reuters | July 12, 2021 | 5:26 am

Renewables get EU regulatory boost

Large-scale solar capacity in the US is likely to exceed that of wind in 2022.

MINING.com Editor | July 11, 2021 | 3:39 pm

Carbon offset trading is taking off before any rules are set

The most ambitious attempt to set a high standard for carbon offsets is getting left behind as exchanges start trading contracts before the rules are finalized.

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2021 | 12:49 pm

Canadian miners positive on ‘green’ metals, but ESG risks could dim growth prospects – report

KMPG says Canadian miners are far more concerned than their global peers about the 'S' in ESG criteria.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 9, 2021 | 10:38 am

Russell: Robust China coal demand amid Australia import ban fuels price rally

Seaborne coal has become a quiet winner among energy commodities, lacking the attention of higher-profile crude oil and LNG.

Reuters | July 9, 2021 | 8:51 am

Canada a global leader in carbon capture — report

All of the major investments in carbon capture have been in Alberta and Saskatchewan, in oil and gas and coal power.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | July 8, 2021 | 1:29 pm

Australia must weigh climate change in mine approvals — court

Federal judge has ruled the environment minister has a duty to consider risks emissions pose to young people when approving coal mines or expansions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2021 | 3:13 am

Social risks accelerate in coal sector – report

Moody's warns the coal industry will face increasing risks related to worker safety and human capital.

MINING.com Editor | July 7, 2021 | 2:44 pm

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