by Gordon Barratt | Jun 8, 2026 | News
President Donald Trump is using wartime presidential authority to hand $700 million to coal-fired power plants in the U.S., the latest move by the president to bolster what he called “clean, beautiful coal,” despite it being the dirtiest of fossil fuels. “Today, we’re...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 8, 2026 | News
China has achieved a major breakthrough in low-carbon hydrogen–coal co-combustion technology, successfully developing a system that enables a 50% green hydrogen co-firing ratio and even 100% pure hydrogen combustion for the first time. According to a report from China...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 8, 2026 | News
BHP has committed $160 million to community infrastructure projects in Port Hedland, including an $80 million upgrade of Hedland Senior High School, a new aquatic centre and service worker accommodation. “Strong communities like Hedland don’t happen by chance. They’re...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 5, 2026 | News
Investment in electricity grids is set to become the single most important driver of copper demand over the coming decades, underpinning growth from renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs) and AI, says Wood Mackenzie head of copper research Charles Cooper. Speaking...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 5, 2026 | News
Russian Platinum plans to start production at its Arctic polymetallic project in November, the company’s owner said on Thursday. Currently only metals giant Nornickel produces platinum group metals (PGM) in Russia. Russian Platinum had planned to launch the first...
by Gordon Barratt | Jun 5, 2026 | News
Major miners BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue are reported to have urged for closer coordination and potential government support as they respond to China’s reshaping of global iron ore purchasing through China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG). Iron ore is Australia’s...
