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US Coal Miner in Talks With Japanese Firms on Rare Earths Supply
US coal producer Ramaco Resources Inc. says it's discussing potential supply deals with Japanese companies for rare earths it plans to mine in Wyoming. The company has held meetings with firms to explore how they might get involved in Ramaco's…
Coal, gas, uranium can make Australia an 'AI safe haven', says Hastie
Australia should use electricity from coal, gas and uranium, not renewables, to power artificial intelligence and advanced robotics, and wield its vast land resources to attract data centre investment, opposition industry spokesman Andrew Hastie…
India Likely To Pivot to Coal as Iran War Hits LNG Supply and Petronet Declares Force Majeure
India will likely lean more on its coal capacity to meet peak power demand this summer as liquefied natural gas supplies tighten after shipping disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran hit exports from major producers, two industry…
Coal Prices Surge As Energy Shock Forces Power Plant Fuel Switching In Exposed Countries
Asian benchmark Newcastle coal prices jumped more than 9% to $150/ton (as per BBG data) at the start of the week, as energy flows across the Gulf area remain disrupted and transit through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly slowed. The rise in…
Major US power provider sparks outrage with 'betrayal' of customers: 'It contradicts everything they've told us
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced its support for the coal industry while abandoning clean energy priorities. As the nation's largest public power provider, this shift raises questions about the role of federally owned utilities and about…
CNBC: 'Oracle may be the canary in the coal mine.' For AI Deals | ORCL Stock
Oracle may be the canary in the coal mine. That line, from a CNBC segment recorded the day before Oracle's most recent earnings report, carries more weight than a typical market soundbite. The warning is specific: a company sitting on a massive AI…
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0600 GMT – Indo Tambangraya Megah is likely to benefit from tight supply-demand dynamics between China and…
Charlie Lynch: What can we learn from the coal miners of 17th-century Scotland?
“Firstly,” explains early modernist, Dr Robbie Tree, “I always prefer the term ‘coal mine workers' or ‘colliers', since these labourers, unlike modern miners, comprised men, women and children. “They were…
Letters | Iran war has underlined benefits of China's 'energy realism' approach
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words With the Strait of Hormuz…
Beyond oil, gas: Why Iran war could push up prices for many other industries in India
He added that India is among the most exposed. “Structurally import-dependent on West Asia for crude oil (50%+), LNG (50–55%), ethylene glycol, polymers, methanol, and fertilisers, India faces a compounding cost shock, worsened by the…
Solar And Storage Could Reshape Rural Electricity Markets
Rural electric cooperatives may face disruption from cheaper on-site renewables. Co-ops serve about 12% of the U.S. population but operate over 40% of the nation's power lines. Financial pressure could grow across the system, as co-ops remain tied…
'A sobering preview': extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds
Climate breakdown is shrinking the amount of time that people can safely go about their lives, according to a study that shows a third of the world's population now resides in areas where heat severely limits activity. Rising temperatures, driven…
Bruce Perrone: WV GOP Supermajority Socialists dictating energy policy (Opinion)
The West Virginia Senate last week passed the “West Virginia First Energy Act.” This is truly one of the most astonishing, anti-free market pieces of legislation I've ever seen. This legislation would require private companies to…
Maxim W. Furek to speak at the Back Mountain Library Author Luncheon
The guest speaker will be paranormal author Maxim W. Furek of Mocanaqua. The Friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library will host their 36th annual Luncheon with a Special Author on Sunday, April 26, at AppleTree Terrace, Newberry Estate…
Exclusive: Mining, metals sector account for 11% of global emissions, report finds
Mining and metals accounted for roughly 11% of global scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2024, with a large majority originating from Asia, highlighting the sector's role as both a major emitter and a linchpin of the clean energy transition.
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