Disseminated on behalf of Alaska Energy Metals Corporation Nickel prices have recently climbed to their highest level in nearly two years, driven by supply cuts in Indonesia and growing pressure on global raw materials. The rally highlights how policy decisions in one country can reshape the global market for a critical battery metal. Nickel futures […]
Last week, U.S. climate policy changed quickly. California boosted its carbon market, but federal regulators decided to weaken climate disclosure rules. On Friday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved long-awaited updates to California’s Cap-and-Invest Program. The changes extend and reshape one of the world’s largest carbon markets through 2045. On the same day, the […]
The World Bank Group and Japan have expanded their partnership. This aims to help developing countries build stronger supply chains and secure energy systems. Geopolitical tensions are exposing weaknesses in global trade and energy networks. World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signed an agreement for two new initiatives. These […]
BYD (1211.HK Stock) made headlines for three different reasons. The company reported record overseas sales, outlined plans to introduce solid-state batteries, and announced a new policy tied to its driver-assistance technology. On the surface, these developments appear unrelated. However, together they tell a larger story about where BYD is heading. The Chinese automaker is no […]
Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals. Lithium carbonate prices in China have risen close to their highest levels in years, officially passing the 200,000 CNY mark on May 12. While prices have since dropped to around 170,000 CNY per tonne or about $25,306 USD, this sharp bounce keeps lithium in a high-price bracket. This […]
Gatwick Airport Limited (GAL) is enhancing its climate efforts by investing in nature-based carbon removal projects across England. The airport has teamed up with Kent Wildlife Trust and Somerset Wildlife Trust to restore damaged land and lower carbon emissions that can’t yet be eliminated from its operations. This initiative builds on Gatwick’s long-standing commitment to […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a global sports event that is becoming a large-scale test of clean energy use in public infrastructure. A key feature of the tournament is the energy design of its stadiums. Out of the 16 World Cup 2026 host stadiums, 13 are already powered by clean energy through a mix […]
Google has signed a 15-year agreement to purchase 200 megawatts (MW) of solar power from the Solstice Solar project in Oklahoma, developed by Enlight Renewable Energy. The project will supply clean electricity to support Google’s growing data center operations in the region. The facility is planned as a 250 MWdc solar project and could eventually […]
The aluminum industry faces pressure to cut emissions while meeting the growing demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer electronics. In this setting, Rio Tinto has achieved an important milestone in its low-carbon aluminum efforts. The mining giant has started commissioning its $1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at the Arvida complex in Quebec, Canada. […]