Solar, EVs and a big exit from coal: 2024’s good climate newsSolar 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 projectsThe new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced…Staff Writer | December 22, 2024 | 9:34 am
A glut of coal in China is set to push falling prices even lowerChina’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand…Bloomberg News | December 19, 2024 | 4:47 am
Oak Ridge National Laboratory tests new methods of turning coal into graphite A preliminary techno-economic analysis has found that the new process could be less expensive than conventional methods of making graphite. Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:55 pm
China’s coal output hits record, fueling oversupply concerns China mined 428 million tons of raw coal above ground in November, up 1.8% from a year earlier. Bloomberg News | December 16, 2024 | 9:14 am
Weaker growth and mining slowdown pressuring Australia, Treasurer says Earnings from iron ore, Australia’s major export, are forecast to decline on waning prices that have dropped about a quarter this year. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2024 | 11:11 am
Chinese coal prices slump to year’s low as stimulus disappoints China’s coal market has been in steady decline since late September and has shed 14% from its high near the start of the year. Bloomberg News | December 13, 2024 | 4:35 pm
China tightens rules to curb methane emissions from coal mines More than 150 countries have already pledged to cut methane by 30% by 2030. Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 12:17 pm
Exxaro said to have discussed acquiring South African manganese mine The Tshipi Borwa mine produced 3.3 million tonnes of ore in 2022, making it the country’s second-biggest producer in that year. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2024 | 10:29 am
Ukrainian steelmaker halts operation at coal mine in Donetsk The site produces around half of Metinvest’s total Ukrainian coal extraction volumes. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2024 | 9:58 am
How advanced coal technologies can provide cleaner energy – report Modern coal technologies have the ability to deliver global climate goals, FutureCoal says. Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 4:52 pm
Economics, not regulation, the main reason behind delay in British Columbia’s mines, study shows Regulation was a factor in only three of the 20 delayed projects that have received environmental certificates since 1995. Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 12:28 pm