Climate impact from China’s coal push visible from space China’s increased reliance on coal to combat an energy shortage was never going to bode well for its ambitions to cut planet-warming emissions. Bloomberg News | March 20, 2022 | 8:57 pm
Nickel squeeze threatens London’s place at heart of metals trade Investors are furious with the LME for allowing prices to soar 250% in less than two days. Bloomberg News | March 20, 2022 | 12:22 pm
Chilean authorities assess progress of Pascua Lama’s closure activities The inspection was done following a requirement by the Supreme Court of Justice in the application of the Law on the Closure of Mining Operations and Facilities. Staff Writer | March 20, 2022 | 11:58 am
Australia bans alumina exports to Russia, sources coal for Ukraine Australia has imposed an immediate ban on exports of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia. Reuters | March 20, 2022 | 10:20 am
Barrick to restart Reko Diq project in deal ending dispute with Pakistan The Reko Diq project hosts one of the world's largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits. Reuters | March 20, 2022 | 9:48 am
Scientists get closer look at how methane-eating bacteria turn greenhouse gases into fuel Methanotrophic bacteria consume 30 million metric tons of methane per year and have a natural ability to convert the greenhouse gas into usable fuel. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 20, 2022 | 9:00 am
Belgium to extend life of nuclear reactors by another decade The decision aims to secure supply amid record-high energy prices. Bloomberg News | March 19, 2022 | 12:13 pm
AGL gets greenlight for Liddell battery in push away from coal AGL Energy wants to build a 500-megawatt battery on the site of the Liddell power station. Bloomberg News | March 19, 2022 | 11:58 am
Nyrstar’s Auby smelter to resume zinc output at reduced rate Nyrstar's Auby zinc operations were placed on care and maintenance in January in response to high power prices. Reuters | March 19, 2022 | 11:33 am
