World’s biggest energy traders are returning to metals marketsVitol, Gunvor and Mercuria Energy are among the traders building out their metals teams, as they look to deploy capital generated by record profits.Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 1:23 am
ESG Watch: Why climate change is leaving mining firms between a rock and a hard placeBy 2050, the World Bank forecasts that demand for the…Reuters | April 23, 2024 | 4:40 pm
Coal trains also carry respiratory diseases to communities on their way – studyTrains carrying loads of coal bring with them higher rates…Staff Writer | April 23, 2024 | 6:06 am
Energy Fuels gearing up two more US uranium mines for production The company is preparing additional mines in Colorado and Wyoming for expected production within one year. Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 9:01 am
Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte. Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am
Global uranium production to increase 11.7% in 2024 — report The production rise will predominantly come from key producers Kazakhstan and Canada, says GlobalData. MINING.com Editor | February 25, 2024 | 9:25 am
France’s $1.6 billion uranium deal with Mongolia faces delays A debate about protecting strategic resources in Mongolia risks delaying the finalization of the agreement until after elections in June. Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 3:48 pm
Fortescue beats on first-half profit, posts strong dividend Imports to China, the world's largest iron ore consumer, hit a record high last year on strong demand. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 4:24 pm
China’s top coal producing region tells miners to curb overproduction Coal miners in Shanxi were asked to reduce output and carry out safety checks from March to May. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 9:45 am
Rio Tinto inks renewable power purchase deal for Gladstone operations Rio Tinto will buy 80% of all power generated from the Bungaban wind energy project over 25 years. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 1:51 pm
Goldman, hedge funds step up activity in physical uranium as prices spike Shortfalls have lifted uranium prices to 16-year highs. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:26 am
Offshore wind farms more vulnerable to cyberattacks – study The complex architecture that connects offshore wind farms to the main power grid makes them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Staff Writer | February 20, 2024 | 6:06 am