Energy Top Stories

China issues rebuke over coal deaths, adds mines to favored list

China’s regulator on Monday rebuked officials for two recent disasters at coal mines in Heilongjiang province that killed 23 people.

Bloomberg News | December 26, 2023 | 11:07 am

Russia’s Lukoil, Norilsk Nickel cooperate on oil and gas project

The resource base of the new project is about 300…

Reuters | December 26, 2023 | 8:59 am

Germany to keep some coal units in service longer than expected

Germany's energy regulator determined that “systematically relevant” coal plants need…

Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 10:07 am

Discovery may reduce use of palladium in hydrogen production

A recent discovery may increase the eco-friendliness of the energy-making…

Staff Writer | December 22, 2023 | 6:06 am

Energy Fuels starts production at three uranium mines as metal prices rise

The company started production at three of its permitted and…

Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:19 am

Column: Australia’s exports of energy transition metals to top thermal coal

The impact on energy commodities from the war in Ukraine has faded and prices are expected to be more in line with historical norms.

Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 8:20 am

Natural gas has greater impact on climate than previously thought

Researchers assessed whether gas or electricity is more climate-friendly for heating and cooking.

Staff Writer | July 4, 2023 | 5:45 am

The world’s appetite for solar panels is squeezing silver supply

Solar's share of total consumption is forecast to be 14% this year, up from around 5% in 2014.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2023 | 8:43 am

Australia’s coal exports by volume set to rise on Asian demand

Growing demand in India and Southeast Asia is expected to push up Australian coal exports in the next three years.

Bloomberg News | July 2, 2023 | 11:13 am

Fluorine protects both teeth and lithium batteries against decay

A new fluoride electrolyte could protect the next generation of lithium metal batteries against performance decline.

Staff Writer | July 2, 2023 | 6:45 am

German coal miners under fire for unfair edge in renewables push

Concerns are mounting that lignite miners are exploiting an unfair advantage in the country’s race to go green.

Bloomberg News | June 30, 2023 | 9:22 am

Researchers discover fault activation pattern in mining disturbance

China-based researchers discovered a zigzag wave pattern on the relationship curve between coal mining and roof displacement in the vicinity of a fault.

Staff Writer | June 30, 2023 | 6:06 am

Researchers find correlation between cadmium exposure and residing close to mine sites in China

Urinary cadmium levels were higher in people living near mining areas in China’s Hunan Province than in those living in other places.

Staff Writer | June 29, 2023 | 5:06 am

India’s govt lists 30 critical minerals in clean energy push

List includes nickel, titanium, vanadium and tungsten.

Reuters | June 28, 2023 | 7:47 am

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