Carbon markets are entering a new stage. Governments are moving beyond climate plans and building systems to issue, track, and trade carbon credits. Three developments this week show how fast this shift is happening. Zambia has launched an operational national carbon registry for Article 6 projects. Brazil plans to approve its first carbon credit methodologies […]
The Temasek-owned GenZero is putting commercial viability at the center of its climate investment strategy as demand grows for high-quality carbon credits, carbon removals and scalable climate technologies. The company reported 1.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) in direct realized climate impact in 2025. That lifted its cumulative direct impact to 4.4 […]
Nvidia is preparing to invest up to $3 billion in Lancium, a Texas-based power infrastructure developer tied to the Stargate AI data center project. The investment would give the big tech a direct stake in the infrastructure needed to power the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) computing. It also shows how the AI boom […]
Sila Nanotechnologies has received a conditional loan commitment of up to $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of Defense to expand production of silicon-carbon battery anodes and lithium-ion battery cells. The funding could accelerate one of the largest efforts to build a U.S.-based alternative to China’s dominant battery supply chain. Sila plans to expand its […]
Sunrise Energy Metals (ASX: SRL, OTCQX: SREMF) is preparing to pursue a listing on a U.S. securities exchange after securing a potential US$400 million financing commitment from the U.S. government for its Syerston Scandium Project in New South Wales, Australia. The funding could become a major turning point for the company and the development of […]
Lithium prices remain above CNY 144,000 per metric ton in China, despite pulling back from their 2026 highs. The latest data shows a market that remains volatile but is still much stronger than a year ago. That recovery is also reflected in Albemarle’s second-quarter results. The producer reported a sharp increase in revenue and earnings […]
Indonesia is moving closer to becoming one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-quality carbon credits. The government plans to create an Article 6 methodology panel and a national nesting framework. These two systems will help Indonesia prepare for international carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Article 6 allows countries to trade […]
Battery storage is becoming one of the most important technologies supporting the clean energy transition. As more wind and solar power come online, large-scale batteries help keep electricity flowing even when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. According to the press release, Danish renewable energy company Ørsted has taken another […]
The Trump administration is boosting the U.S. mining industry to lessen dependence on foreign critical minerals. On August 7, the President met with mining leaders at the White House. The administration announced over $2 billion in new investments for mining and related projects. More than $180 million will also support mining schools and workforce programs. […]