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WednesdayJan 04, 2023 11:09 am

Data Shows EU Greenhouse Emissions Are Dropping Despite Increased Use of Coal

New data shows that reverting back to the use of coal to generate power in some regions in Europe has not led to an increase in greenhouse emissions. Some European Union member states, including Poland and Germany, have returned to using coal to generate power in the short-term, in the face of supply constraints and exorbitant gas prices that have followed Ukraine’s invasion by Russia earlier last year. The data, released by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air, shows that greenhouse gas emissions in the EU were at their lowest in at least three decades last month.…

TuesdayJan 03, 2023 3:37 pm

Analysts Discuss Gold 2023 Outlook

Juerg Kiener, Swiss Asia Capital’s managing director, expects that the price of gold may surge to $4,000 an ounce next year as fears of recession and hikes in interest rates fuel market volatility. In a recent interview with CNBC, the chief investment officer stated that the precious metal’s price could range between $2,500-$4,000 in 2023. Kiener explained that in the first quarter of next year, many economies could experience a recession, which may prompt central banks to slow their rate hike pace and, in turn, make gold even more attractive. Kiener then noted that gold was owned by every central…

TuesdayJan 03, 2023 10:30 am

Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) (OTCQX: AZMCF) Taps into Arizona’s Rich Mining History

Mineral-rich Arizona has been attracting settlement and economic expansion since its inauguration in 1912 Arizona hosts 992 valid mineral species, more future discoveries expected Arizona Metals Corp. fully owns two mining projects in Arizona, including The Kay Mine copper-gold Project located in Yavapai County and the Sugarloaf Peak gold project in La Paz County For more than 200 years, mineral-rich Arizona has been a driving force for settlement and economic expansion. Hard-rock mining first began in the region during the mid-1850s and continues today with roughly 433 mines, according to a 2021 report by The Arizona Geological Survey (https://ibn.fm/ZV3wk). Arizona…

ThursdayDec 29, 2022 12:34 pm

Three US Firms Win Contracts to Supply Uranium Strategic Reserve

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded a trio of companies with contracts to supply the country with domestically produced uranium oxide. The aim is to boost local uranium production to such a degree that the United States is not reliant on overseas suppliers for critical imports such as uranium. Even though the Russia-Ukraine conflict may end in the next couple of months, the effects of this war will reverberate across the globe for quite a while. By the time the Kremlin invaded Ukraine, Russia had embedded itself in crucial industries such as natural gas,…

WednesdayDec 28, 2022 11:41 am

EU Eases Restrictions on Fertilizer Exports Imposed on Russia

The European Union recently announced that it was easing the sanctions levied on Russian fertilizer exports. While the move would undoubtedly ease the pressure on fertilizer prices and reduce farming costs from producers around the world, it has been met with rebuke from Ukraine. The decision was preceded by a fight between Western European nations that were looking to reduce the restrictions placed on Russian fertilizer exports and Eastern European nations that wanted to maintain the sanctions. The six Western European nations argued that the intermediaries tasked with handling shipments of Russian fertilizer stuck in ports could be held liable…

TuesdayDec 27, 2022 2:04 pm

IEA Expects Global Coal Use to Hit New High

A new report expects that the use of coal globally will increase by more than 1% this year to exceed 8 billion metric tons for the first time ever. The use of coal has a significant impact on the environment, given that burning coal is the most polluting way to produce energy. Burning this fuel leads to the emission of carbon dioxide as well as toxic and carcinogenic substances into the air, land and water. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has listed other emissions from coal combustion, which include sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulates. The International Energy Agency (IEA)…

ThursdayDec 22, 2022 12:28 pm

Why Investors May Benefit from Going Long on Silver

Precious metals such as silver and gold have traditionally seen a spike in demand during economic downturns. Their ability to maintain their value during periods of political and economic uncertainty makes them extremely attractive to investors who are looking to preserve the value of their assets and investments. However, a surging dollar coupled with consecutive interest rate hikes by the U.S. Fed kept silver prices in check for a significant portion of the year and eroded some of its appeal as a safe haven asset. Even so, there are signs that silver may rally in 2023 and even achieve the…

WednesdayDec 21, 2022 11:25 am

Challenges the Energy Transition Poses to Critical Mineral Industry

The world’s transitioning from the use of fossil fuels in favor of clean energy will advance the development of energy-storage technologies while also limiting greenhouse-gas emissions globally. The primary goal of the transition is to mitigate climate change, as stipulated in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Achieving this will require considerable investments from both public and private entities, the use of technological innovations and various regulatory interventions. Renewable energy-generation technologies and electric cars are some of the technologies required in this transition. These technologies require substantial amounts of critical minerals, which mean the demand for critical minerals is expected to increase…

TuesdayDec 20, 2022 1:45 pm

US Exports of Coal to Europe Jump 46%

Coal plants produce one-fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions, which means that this fuel has a greater adverse impact on the environment than any other source. We have seen many countries, especially in Europe, reduce their use of coal in favor of cleaner energies in the recent years. However, the ongoing transition from fossil fuels was not helped by the current energy crisis, and with not enough infrastructure to meet the growing demand for power, many countries reverted back to using coal. This can be seen in coal exports into Europe from the United States, which have grown by more…

TuesdayDec 20, 2022 10:30 am

Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: ELO) (OTCQX: ELRRF) (FSE: P2QM) Nears Completion of Maiden Exploration Works; Executive VP, Bill Pearson Expresses Optimism During Recent BTV Interview

Eloro Resources’ Executive VP of Exploration, Bill Pearson was recently featured on BTV During the interview, Pearson revealed his optimism surrounding the company’s ongoing exploratory works within Bolivia’s Iska Iska project Eloro Resources have now drilled over 70,000 meters cumulatively across 102 holes whilst employing five drills The company is now working towards publishing its maiden mineral resource estimation report alongside its NI 43-101 Two years ago, Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: ELO) (OTCQX: ELRRF) (FSE: P2QM), an exploration and mine development company with a portfolio of gold and base-metal properties in Bolivia, Peru and Quebec, was taking its initial steps…

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