UK’s first coal mine in 30 years faces climate court testEnvironmental campaigners are challenging the approval of a coking coal mine in northwest England.Bloomberg News | July 16, 2024 | 6:50 am
Rio Tinto to pursue development of solar farm for WA iron ore opsThe solar farm could displace up to 11% of natural…Reuters | July 15, 2024 | 7:09 am
Botswana eyes new export route to exploit huge coal resourceThe African Development Bank has agreed to finance a feasibility…Bloomberg News | July 12, 2024 | 4:48 pm
Sweden to remove uranium ban The Nordic country’s government under Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson intends to report by May 15 on how it can write new legislation. Colin McClelland | February 27, 2024 | 4:30 pm
Oil and gas upstream M&A deal value hits highest Q1 levels since 2017 Deals worth more than $55 billion have been announced in the first two months of 2024, according to analytics firm Enverus. Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 9:48 am
BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation. Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am
Rio Tinto gets $13 million from Canada to decarbonize iron ore processing The government funding represents about 25% of the total cost of the project in Labrador West. Reuters | February 26, 2024 | 11:57 am
Energy Fuels gearing up two more US uranium mines for production The company is preparing additional mines in Colorado and Wyoming for expected production within one year. Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 9:01 am
Scientists develop non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries Using computational science, researchers have developed a fluorine-substituted high-voltage stable chloride-based solid-state electrolyte. Staff Writer | February 26, 2024 | 6:06 am
Global uranium production to increase 11.7% in 2024 — report The production rise will predominantly come from key producers Kazakhstan and Canada, says GlobalData. MINING.com Editor | February 25, 2024 | 9:25 am
France’s $1.6 billion uranium deal with Mongolia faces delays A debate about protecting strategic resources in Mongolia risks delaying the finalization of the agreement until after elections in June. Bloomberg News | February 22, 2024 | 3:48 pm
Fortescue beats on first-half profit, posts strong dividend Imports to China, the world's largest iron ore consumer, hit a record high last year on strong demand. Reuters | February 21, 2024 | 4:24 pm