Energy Top Stories

New coal-to-product project aims to produce asphalt, building materials

The Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion Is working to decompose Wyoming coal, yielding liquids and solids used to create valuable non-energy products.

Staff Writer | August 24, 2022 | 5:05 am

German aluminum smelter considers halving output on energy costs

Speira, which was part of Norsk Hydro’s aluminum business before…

Bloomberg News | August 23, 2022 | 12:39 pm

South32 nixes $700 million investment in NSW met coal mine

Australian miner citied insufficient prospective returns from the expected expenditure.

Reuters | August 22, 2022 | 3:56 pm

Eurasian Resources to invest $230 million to build wind power plant in Kazakhstan

The power generated will be used to supply ERG’s Kazchrome…

Staff Writer | August 22, 2022 | 3:20 pm

Germany to prioritize coal trains over passenger services

Germany plans to give coal trains priority over passenger services…

Bloomberg News | August 21, 2022 | 10:57 am

ESG issues limit US coal industry’s resistance to pandemic – report

The outlook for coal-fired power plants in the US has darkened over the past few months, Moody’s Investors Services said.

MINING.com Editor | March 26, 2020 | 4:00 pm

Nova Scotia companies in need of feedstock to produce renewable fuel

Cielo Waste Solutions and Renewable U Halifax say they need a supplier to kick off high-grade renewable fuel production project.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 23, 2020 | 6:20 am

Critics cry foul at miners for using virus to bend rules

Trade groups for the affected industries say they are victims of the outbreak and deserve a break.

Bloomberg News | March 20, 2020 | 2:26 pm

Eskom talks to get coal for Kusile plant drag on for 13 years

South Africa’s state-owned utility has yet to agree a supply contract for its newest power station, more than a decade after approving a plan to negotiate with Anglo American.

Bloomberg News | March 19, 2020 | 9:15 am