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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…
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…
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…
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…
Some leaders see powerful argument for renewable energy as Iran war shakes markets
World leaders have tried and failed to curb climate change by appealing to nations to act for the common good. Now, the Iran war and its costly energy crunch have some experts wondering if selfishness and nationalism may be a more likely way to…
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…
China vows to stabilise oil and gas output in new 5-year plan amid global risks
Against the backdrop of oil prices surging past US$100 per barrel for the first time since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, China has its sights set on strengthening energy security by stabilising domestic crude production and strategic…
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…
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…
There's another energy market that may get hit harder than oil by Strait of Hormuz closure
The Strait of Hormuz closure could have larger long-term impacts on liquefied natural gas than crude, according to Rapidan Energy. Roughly 20% of LNG flows through the Strait – the majority of which is exported from Qatar – and global…
KEPCO, KOGAS face higher debt service costs as global energy supply tightens
Public energy companies face growing concerns over a liquidity crunch in the bond market, as their bond yields may rise sharply amid disruptions in the global energy supply, industry officials said Tuesday. These energy sources include crude oil…
As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By SETH BORENSTEIN and JENNIFER McDERMOTT World leaders have tried and failed to curb climate change by appealing to nations to act for the common good. Now, the Iran war and its costly energy crunch have…
Using too many AI tools at once can actually make you less productive and cause 'brain fry,' study finds
AI tools can boost productivity, but companies need to be wary of overdoing it. That's according to a new study published in the Harvard Business Review, which surveyed 1,488 full-time U.S.-based workers in large companies across a variety of…
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