Private equity lines up for coal ‘bonanza’ left by public miners

Private equity firms are lining up to take on the dirty -- and highly profitable -- assets being divested by publicly traded commodity producers as the world grapples to decarbonize.

Bloomberg News | January 3, 2022 | 12:50 pm

Centerra Gold confirms talks with Kyrgyzstan for out-of-court settlement over mine dispute

In May 2021, Centerra kicked off arbitration against the former Soviet republic after it took over the country's biggest mine for allegedly posing danger to human lives or the environment.

Reuters | January 3, 2022 | 9:01 am

Indonesia miners seek a solution as coal export ban rattles global sector

Coal mining shares slide after export ban.

Reuters | January 3, 2022 | 12:49 am

Japanese researchers find formula for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries

A new approach to anode fabrication could lead to extremely fast-charging lithium-ion batteries.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 2, 2022 | 9:49 am

Indonesia bans coal exports in January on domestic power worries

The Southeast Asian country is the world's biggest exporter of thermal coal.

Reuters | January 2, 2022 | 9:09 am

Indian researchers develop lithium-ion battery that can be recharged with solar energy

Scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research incorporated photosensitive components inside lithium-ion batteries.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 30, 2021 | 12:24 pm

Lynas gets regulator nod for disposal facility in Malaysia

The Australian rare earths miner said it has done detailed assessments for the proposed facility at Gebeng industrial estate.

Reuters | December 30, 2021 | 8:54 am

Philippines ends open-pit mining ban to reinvigorate industry

The Philippines has lifted a four-year-old ban on open-pit mining for copper, gold, silver and complex ores.

Reuters | December 28, 2021 | 9:09 am

Dubai can’t shake off the stain of smuggled African gold

Interviews with government officials across Africa reveal smuggling operations that span at least nine countries and involve tonnes of gold spirited over borders.

Bloomberg News | December 27, 2021 | 10:13 pm

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