Energy Top Stories

Polish court allows Turow coal mine to stay open for now

Environmental groups have long criticized the environmental impact of the open-pit mine, and filed several lawsuits aimed at halting its operations.

Reuters | March 13, 2024 | 2:55 pm

Coal mine’s 60-year-old fire an example of how long-term disturbances affect soil richness

Researchers at Michigan State University analyzed soil microbes near a…

Staff Writer | March 13, 2024 | 5:39 am

Indonesia understates methane emissions from mining, report says

The world’s third-biggest coal miner after China and India undercounts…

Bloomberg News | March 11, 2024 | 4:35 pm

Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium

Oil companies plan to take advantage of emerging technologies to…

Reuters | March 11, 2024 | 10:21 am

Senegal opposition coalition promises new currency and revamp of oil contracts

Ousmane Sonko launched its presidential campaign platform with promises to…

Reuters | March 10, 2024 | 10:52 am

UK launches £7 million project to harness the power of waves

The “Co-design to deliver Scalable Tidal Stream Energy” initiative aims to help the UK reach net zero by 2050.

Staff Writer | August 3, 2023 | 6:06 am

Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects

Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2023 | 4:09 am

Uranium price edges higher after Niger coup, further gains anticipated

Niger was the second-largest supplier of natural uranium to the EU last year.

Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 9:17 am

Chinese investment in coal-based steel mills still running hot

Steelmakers received approvals from provincial authorities to invest about $100 billion in new coal-based mills over the past two-and-a-half years.

Bloomberg News | August 1, 2023 | 8:14 am

France’s Orano: uranium mining in Niger continues

Earlier, some media reported that Orano's uranium exports had been interrupted.

Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 7:53 am

Main sources of coal bursts identified

Coal bursts are triggered by a volatile and uncontrolled energy release from within an overstressed rock mass or coal seam.

Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 6:06 am

Renewables are cheapest new-build electricity generation in Australia – report

Wind and solar have retained their position as Australia’s cheapest new-build electricity generation despite a 20% average rise in technology costs.

Staff Writer | July 30, 2023 | 7:26 am

Newcrest interim CEO on Newmont merger, and why copper could soon outshine gold

Newmont had to come back quite a few times before Newcrest’s board “felt we could not say no.”

Alisha Hiyate | July 28, 2023 | 2:03 pm

Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion

Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in new projects across Brazil, Canada and Indonesia over the next decade.

Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 4:25 pm

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