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New photo battery harvests the sun, stores energy in a single device

A team of researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed a photo battery that has dual functions in harvesting solar energy and storing energy in a single device.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 17, 2021 | 6:15 am

Australia approves controversial Whitehaven coal mine expansion

The backing of the federal environment minister is described by…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2021 | 3:42 am

Coal funding persists even as climate worry grows

Coal might be the dirtiest word in climate politics in…

Bloomberg News | September 16, 2021 | 11:06 am

FirstRand bank to end loans to new coal mines, plants in 2026

It makes it one of only two big South African…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 3:50 am

How mining waste can be used for hydrogen fuel production

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology propose the idea…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 15, 2021 | 12:30 am

IEA: high oil prices “taking a toll” on demand

Geopolitics has taken over the oil market, driving oil prices up to three-year highs.

Oilprice.com | May 17, 2018 | 11:06 am

New First Nations led campaign calls for improved mining practices and better regulation in British Columbia

Province’s contribution to a clean energy future at risk unless changes are made.

Globe Newswire | May 17, 2018 | 10:24 am

Last missing Polish miner found dead: JSW

“The (last) miner’s body was trapped under one of many structures in the destroyed pit,” JSW said in a statement.

Reuters | May 16, 2018 | 6:12 pm

Young Australians oblivious to mining

Despite mining contributing about 6 per cent of the country's GDP, a study revealed that almost six out of 10 of young Australians know nothing at all about mining careers.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 16, 2018 | 5:26 pm

Ottawa offers to cover losses on Trans Mountain delays — for any company

Finance Minister says indemnification would stay in place even if Kinder Morgan walks away.

Reuters | May 16, 2018 | 6:00 am

Coal at record in Europe is latest pressure on utility earnings

China’s thirst for energy is roiling markets in Europe, jolting the outlook for coal-hungry utilities as they struggle to cope with tighter pollution and environmental rules.

Bloomberg News | May 16, 2018 | 4:00 am

Oakland port ban on coal shipments blocked by US judge

As demand for coal in the U.S. declines, miners depend increasingly on overseas markets.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2018 | 1:04 pm

Rio Tinto says climbing costs, resource nationalism once again big threats

Chief executive Jean Sebastien-Jacques said the challenge for the industry is to ensure the benefits from the past frugal years are not lost against a backdrop of rising oil prices and increased political risk.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 15, 2018 | 8:58 am

Canadian explorer looking to restart Europe’s last tin mine to list in London

Vancouver-based Strongbow Exploration expects the London listing to help it raise 25 million pounds ($34 million) over the next 18 months, which will use to study the feasibility of resuming production at the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2018 | 9:20 am

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