Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals Inc. Grade matters because it affects how much lithium a project can produce and how costly it is to operate. Higher grades generally mean more lithium can be recovered with lower costs. This matters for projects that want to compete in the fast‑growing electric vehicle (EV) and energy […]
Microsoft has achieved a major sustainability milestone by matching 100% of its global electricity use with renewable energy. The target, set in 2020, was part of the company’s wider climate goals and originally slated for completion by 2025. The company bought enough clean power to meet all its electricity needs. This covers the total use […]
Verra approved the first carbon credits under its new digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (DMRV) pilot. This move signals a major shift in how carbon credits are issued. Instead of waiting for annual verification cycles, projects can now receive high-frequency issuances, including monthly or bi-monthly approvals. As a result, the carbon market may become faster, […]
Google has signed a long-term agreement with renewable energy company Ormat Technologies to bring new geothermal power to its data centers in Nevada, U.S.A. The deal could deliver up to 150 megawatts (MW) of electricity from geothermal sources under a special tariff program. Ormat will develop a portfolio of geothermal projects across Nevada. These projects […]
Rio Tinto delivered a mixed but resilient performance in the full-year 2025. While weaker iron ore prices weighed on profits, strong copper growth and disciplined cost control helped the mining giant keep earnings stable and maintain its dividend. The world’s largest iron ore producer reported underlying earnings of $10.87 billion for the year ended December […]
Silver entered 2026 with strong momentum. Prices surged over the past year. Industrial users adjusted to rising costs. Investors returned to the market. At the same time, solar manufacturers began cutting silver use to save money. Even with a higher supply, the global market stayed in deficit for the sixth straight year. In short, silver’s […]
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has accumulated around 6.2 million carbon credits under Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) scheme. This comes from its strong performance in low-emission vehicle production and sales in the country. The credits reward manufacturers that make and import vehicles with low greenhouse gas emissions. BYD’s haul reflects the company’s large […]
Booking Holdings closed 2025 with solid financial growth, supported by strong global travel demand. The global travel platform reported solid increases in revenue, bookings, and cash flow during the year. At the same time, it made further progress toward its net-zero target by 2040. Operational emissions remain sharply lower than pre-pandemic levels, supported by renewable […]
Sustainable bond issuance in the Middle East is expected to remain strong in 2026. S&P Global Ratings projects regional issuance will reach between $20 billion and $25 billion next year. This outlook comes after a year marked by trade volatility and global uncertainty. Despite those pressures, investor appetite in the region remained resilient. In 2025, […]