Iron Ore • Nov 2, 2021
Generating 150 Million Tons Of Ore Each Year
According to some analysts, Simandou has been the "primary focus" of China's efforts to diversify away from Australian iron ore. Western Australia's slogan, if it were…
Minerals & Metals
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Coal • Nov 2, 2021
Australia Is The Third Greatest Emitter Of
If coal mining continues, the Australian government's new "plan" to tackle climate change may be ineffective. Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlined the Australian government's climate change…
Coal • Nov 1, 2021
Skillings Mining Review November 2021
In the Skillings Mining Review November 2021 edition, we focus on the tension between legislation and legacy energy practices. Our cover story, “Although a new legislation…
Public Policy • Nov 1, 2021
Mountain Pass Mine In California’s Mojave
The United States and its allies should mine and process additional rare-earth to maintain sufficient worldwide supplies of critical minerals for military and commercial purposes. There…
Coal • Nov 1, 2021
As China And Europe Rush For Supply
Coal miners in the United States are benefiting from the increased demand for fossil fuels. Bloomberg reports that virtually all of their supply until the end…
Battery Metals • Oct 29, 2021
US-Based Startup Is Creating Cutting-Edge
The CEO of energy storage company EnergyX, Teague Egan, believes that the United Kingdom has a competitive edge over the European Union due to its large…
Battery Metals • Oct 29, 2021
Cobalt Demand Fell As A Result Of A Scarcity
When semiconductor chips were scarce, demand for cobalt dropped, and problems at a South African port further disrupted the supply chain. S&P Global Intelligence says the…
Coal • Oct 28, 2021
United Mine Workers Of America Union Refused
Last Monday, the Mine Safety and Health Administration announced that it would no longer need COVID-19 immunizations or weekly testing for mine workers who are already…
Coal • Oct 28, 2021
Coal Mining: Difficult To Finance Due To The Limitations
Coal plant decommissioning campaigns may be won or lost by cutting off insurance coverage. Insurance firms have imposed limits on coal project underwriting, making it more…
Coal • Oct 27, 2021
Mining Businesses Are Becoming Inventive In
During the three months that concluded in August, North America maintained its position as the leading region for mining industry Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)…
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