Orano gets go-ahead from Mongolia for $1.6 billion uranium mineOrano and Mongolia’s state-owned MonAtom Group will together develop deposits holding an estimated 90,000 tons of uranium.Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 10:06 am
EU environment chief sees opportunity in recycled raw materialsThe EU is under growing pressure from businesses to foster…Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 9:59 am
China extends coal imports lead over India to widest in more than a decadeChinese coal imports hit a record 542.7 million metric tons…Reuters | January 16, 2025 | 10:11 am
Fortescue partners with China Baowu to tackle steel industry decarbonization Fortescue also aims to make all its iron ore products green by 2030. Reuters | January 8, 2025 | 10:09 am
Biden to ban more offshore oil drilling before Trump arrives The move is certain to complicate President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitions to drive more domestic energy production. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2025 | 4:18 pm
US agency takes steps to protect Nevada mountains from energy development The lands would remain open to mining claims, the Interior Department said. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 10:14 am
Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025 The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 12:47 am
Mongolia reaches deal for $1.6 billion uranium mine with Orano The project, with an initial investment of $500 million, will start its preparatory phase from 2024 to 2027. Reuters | December 27, 2024 | 5:17 am
Solar, EVs and a big exit from coal: 2024’s good climate news Solar capacity around the world was rolled out at a record pace, as bargain panel prices helped countries deploy cleaner energy. Bloomberg News | December 24, 2024 | 4:55 am
Alberta to introduce ‘modern’ coal policy, including ban on new open-pit projects The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine. Staff Writer | December 22, 2024 | 9:34 am
Foran conditionally approved for $14m gov’t funding for McIlvenna Bay infrastructure The funds will go towards the construction of a hydroelectric transmission line, an on-site substation and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure. Staff Writer | December 20, 2024 | 8:43 am
Orano launches arbitration against Niger over mining licence The French nuclear fuels company move comes in response to Niger's cancellation of Orano's subsidiary mining licence. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 4:26 am