Energy Top Stories

Arab Gulf States double down mining efforts

The Arab Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are intensifying their focus on the mining sector to secure their economic futures.

Jamil Hijazi | August 20, 2024 | 5:36 am

Anglo American to receive coal bids in September

The sale process includes the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 20, 2024 | 4:02 am

Thungela may consider steelmaking coal in hunt for new assets

The thermal coal producer bought Ensham mine in Australia last…

Reuters | August 19, 2024 | 8:24 am

Indonesia to name new energy minister in latest cabinet shuffle

This represents Indonesia's fourth cabinet reshuffle in the past 12…

Bloomberg News | August 18, 2024 | 5:04 pm

Diversification from China leaves $85bn gap in copper supply chain, warns WoodMac

China currently controls 97% of global smelting and refining capacity,…

Staff Writer | August 18, 2024 | 7:18 am

High concentrations of rare earths found in Utah, Colorado coal mines

Rare earth elements are concentrated in fine-grain shale units in Utah and Colorado active coal mines.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 6:06 am

Fortescue excluded from world’s biggest hydropower plant development

The Grand Inga has long faced headwinds because of Congo’s history of corruption and the expected cost of the multiphase project.

Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 9:38 am

Metal waste can be turned into catalyst for hydrogen production

Swarf, a byproduct of the metal machining industry, can anchor atoms of platinum or cobalt, leading to an efficient electrocatalyst.

Staff Writer | May 21, 2024 | 6:06 am

Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealth

Jose Luis Manzano has been snapping up mines and lithium-rich acreage in northern Argentina as well as tapping neighboring Brazil’s lithium valley.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 10:11 am

US to offer up to $3.4 billion for nuclear fuel makers in June

In addition to Centrus, companies that could benefit from the spending include ConverDyn.

Bloomberg News | May 16, 2024 | 1:39 pm

Global coal phase-out to cost between $200 billion, $2 trillion – study

Over $200 billion will be given as compensation to workers and local communities affected by coal phase-out programs globally.

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 5:38 am

European deep mine operators looking into underground energy storage

Underground energy storage gives end-of-life mine shafts, which otherwise face costly infilling and decommissioning costs, a second life.

Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 5:38 am

Glencore seeks Australian carbon capture approval amid farmer protests

The company is planning a three-year, A$210 million pilot project that would pump 330,000 metric tons of CO2 from a coal-fired power plant.

Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 9:05 am

E3 Lithium, Imperial Oil expand Alberta pilot project

The partners are advancing a pilot plant in Canada’s oil patch, where they are testing a direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2024 | 7:14 am

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