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German coal mines emit much more methane than reported, study says

A new analysis by Ember finds that German coal mines spew 184 times more methane than what the country reports to the UN.

Bloomberg News | April 16, 2024 | 1:31 am

Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says

The amount of metals required for each kilowatt of generation…

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 7:43 am

Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered

The world's top iron ore and nickel miner said that…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2024 | 5:47 am

France wants to revive copper mining and speed up green projects

Copper mining has been halted in France for more than…

Bloomberg News | April 12, 2024 | 7:41 am

Most Australians don’t want speedy transition toward clean energy

A CSIRO survey found that most people in Australia support…

Staff Writer | April 12, 2024 | 6:06 am

Carbon capture tech a ‘complete falsehood’, says Fortescue chairman

Andrew Forrest is asking political leaders to provide "real, non-greenwashed" commitments to encourage investment.

Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 4:13 am

Hydrogen ‘jacuzzi’ discovered at underground chromite mine in Albania

This discovery lays the foundations for new models of natural hydrogen exploration.

Staff Writer | February 12, 2024 | 6:06 am

UK in talks with Hitachi over Welsh nuclear plant site, FT says

The move is aimed at reviving Britain’s ageing nuclear fleet.

Bloomberg News | February 11, 2024 | 10:07 am

Wealthy Indonesians set to win no matter who becomes president

As many as half of the 575 lawmakers in parliament have connections with the mining sector, according to the Indonesia Mining Advocacy Network.

Bloomberg News | February 10, 2024 | 5:58 pm

Exxaro sharpens M&A focus after copper mine loss to China

The company made it onto a shortlist for buying a copper mine in Botswana last year, but was ultimately outbid by MMG.

Bloomberg News | February 9, 2024 | 7:58 am

Dietary shift could generate same amount of power from renewables by 2050 as coal does today

Replacing 50% of animal products with alternative proteins by 2050 could free up enough agricultural land to generate renewable energy equivalent in volume to today’s coal-generated power, a new study shows.

Staff Writer | February 9, 2024 | 6:06 am

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German coal mines emit much more methane than reported, study says

Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says

Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered

France wants to revive copper mining and speed up green projects

Most Australians don’t want speedy transition toward clean energy

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Carbon capture tech a ‘complete falsehood’, says Fortescue chairman

Hydrogen ‘jacuzzi’ discovered at underground chromite mine in Albania

UK in talks with Hitachi over Welsh nuclear plant site, FT says

Wealthy Indonesians set to win no matter who becomes president

Exxaro sharpens M&A focus after copper mine loss to China

Dietary shift could generate same amount of power from renewables by 2050 as coal does today

Green shoots for copper, nickel, zinc, aluminium prices

Rio Tinto, BHP tie up in Australian ‘green iron’

Cameco doubles 2023 uranium sales, prices compared to year earlier