Clean energy sets $1.1 trillion record that’s bound to be broken2022 was the first year when investment in decarbonizing energy surpassed $1 trillion.Bloomberg News | January 26, 2023 | 8:03 am
Eramet targets 10,000 tonnes of lithium per year from French projectEramet is also planning to develop recycling of electric vehicle…Reuters | January 26, 2023 | 7:13 am
EU urges European banks to step up funding for critical mineralsThe EU is due to unveil its Critical Raw Materials…Reuters | January 25, 2023 | 10:38 am
Bacteria help produce clean fuel from CO2 more efficiently A recent development using enzymes from bacteria has led to an 18-time increase in the efficiency of clean fuel production from CO2. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 4, 2022 | 6:06 am
Mining companies may pause growth plans amid Ukraine war, inflation The Ukrainian conflict could roil the world's economic outlook in unpredictable ways, exacerbating those inflationary pressures, analysts say. Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 1:24 pm
Coal prices spike as Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates Buyers in markets including Europe, Japan, South Korea, and China are scrambling to address their exposure to Russian supply. Wood Mackenzie | March 3, 2022 | 12:00 pm
Fighting continues: good for Ukraine… and gold In the face of war, gold also shows courage – to move steadily up. Sunshine Profits | March 3, 2022 | 11:57 am
Tesla to win approval for $5.5 billion Berlin gigafactory on Friday Tesla has for months been awaiting approval for a licence to begin production at the EV factory and adjacent battery plant in Gruenheide. Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 11:43 am
Copper close to record, zinc at 15-year high, nickel nears $28,000 as metal price rally gains momentum Industrial metals "are just waking up" to the supply risk from Ukraine-Russia war, low stockpiles and soaring energy costs. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2022 | 10:00 am
Gold price holds ground as Powell backs rate hikes to combat inflation Meanwhile, another precious metal, palladium, has been enjoying monstrous gains over the past week. MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 3, 2022 | 9:27 am
Australia aids allies seeking to replace Russian coal The Australian government is helping coal importing nations find alternatives to Russia for supplies by connecting them with local producers. Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 7:54 am
Nomads may have taken over Egypt’s emerald mines before the fall of the Roman Empire Roman Empire emerald mines may have fallen into the hands of nomads as early as the 4th century, new research has found. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 3, 2022 | 4:53 am