Scientists one step closer to turning coal into graphite

A team at Ohio University carried out a series of simulations showing how coal can be converted to valuable—and carbon-neutral—materials.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2023 | 7:49 am

China boosts coal output, eases Australia ban to bolster energy security

The increasing need to secure energy supplies after easing covid-19 restrictions has pushed China to gradually resume Australian coal imports.

Reuters | January 6, 2023 | 7:22 am

China coal buyers may be left wanting in Australia even after ban lifted

China's state planner has allowed three central government-backed utilities and its top steelmaker to resume coal imports from Australia.

Reuters | January 5, 2023 | 6:39 am

Carbon-capture plants also have harmful emissions — but there is a solution

A group of scientists has come up with a machine-learning solution for forecasting amine emissions from carbon-capture plants using experimental data.

Staff Writer | January 5, 2023 | 6:06 am

Investors with $2.2 trillion in assets ask Glencore to disclose thermal coal plans

A group of top shareholders has moved to force Glencore provide greater disclosure on its coal production plans.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2023 | 3:53 am

How coal mine drainage can become a source of rare earths

Researchers have patented a new process that neutralizes coal drainage and captures rare-earth elements.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 7:15 am

China allows four firms to resume Aussie coal imports

China imposed restrictions on Australian commodities including coal and wine just over two years ago.

Reuters | January 4, 2023 | 7:03 am

Australia takes serious look at its carbon sequestration potential

Australia’s national science agency assessed 12 nature-based and engineered carbon capture technologies to look at their sequestration potential.

Staff Writer | December 30, 2022 | 9:34 am

Coal, gas lead 2022 commodities rally

Industrial metals and iron ore are on track to finish in negative territory.

Reuters | December 30, 2022 | 8:59 am

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