All articles by Annabel Cossins-Smith
Annabel is a staff writer across energy titles, with degrees in History and International Journalism.
Annabel Cossins-Smith
World “must phase out coal nearly five times faster” to meet climate goals
Global retirement of coal power plants needs to move four and a half times faster if it is to maintain its target of phasing out coal entirely by 2040, GEM finds.
Australia and UK sign statement of intent on critical minerals
Australia and the UK have signed a new Statement of Intent to strengthen cooperation in the critical minerals sector.
Indonesia pledges nickel mining clean up amid EV-led boom
The Indonesian President has pledged to improve the country’s monitoring of environmental standards for nickel mining.
India to start exporting coal by 2026
India’s coal minister Pralhad Joshi has asserted that the country has enough coal reserves to begin exportation by 2026.
Activists block deep-sea mining research ship in New Zealand
Māori Greenpeace activists jumped in front of a UK deep-sea mining research ship to protest planned expansions to seabed mining in the Pacific.
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Activists launch legal challenge against Aberpergwm coal mine expansion
The Coal Action Network is battling plans to expand the Aberpergwn mine in the hope of halting the extraction of 40 million tonnes of coal.
China lifts remaining restrictions on Australian coal
China has removed all remaining curbs on Australian coal imports, putting an end to trade restrictions that have been in place since 2020.
Protestors to resume blockade of Las Bambas mine in Peru
Andean protestors in Peru will resume a blockade against several major copper mines, despite a truce last month.
Newcrest rejects $16.9bn Newmont offer
Australian gold miner Newcrest Mining has rejected a $16.9bn offer from US-based Newmont, saying it undervalues the company after profits exceed expectations.
Two miners missing following collapse at Dugald River mine in Queensland
Operator MMG and contractor Barminco continue to search for two miners at the Dugald River underground mine in north-west Queensland after a land collapse at the site.