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Scholz visits South America in race with China for lithium

Olaf Scholz hopes his trip to Latin America will help secure the lithium supplies that Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen need.

Bloomberg News | January 29, 2023 | 10:11 am

Rio Tinto has lost radioactive capsule in West Australian desert

Rio and the Australian government are attempting to find a…

Bloomberg News | January 29, 2023 | 9:56 am

Yellen says South African coal communities need $3.5 billion

South Africa has identified more than R60 billion of investments needed…

Bloomberg News | January 27, 2023 | 8:34 am

TotalEnergies buys extra Canada oil sands project stake, squeezing Suncor

On Friday TotalEnergies announced it will acquire an extra 6.65%…

Reuters | January 27, 2023 | 8:22 am

Plug Power scraps electrolyser plant partnership with Fortescue

The project, announced in October 2021, is a key plank…

Reuters | January 26, 2023 | 5:16 pm

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

Teck cuts coal outlook on British Columbia wildfire impact

September-quarter coal sales will be between 300,000 to 500,000 tonnes less.

Henry Lazenby | July 7, 2021 | 10:29 am

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