Rio Tinto has signed a 30-year renewable power purchase agreement to decarbonize its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The deal is one of the company’s longest clean energy contracts to date. The Pilbara is one of the world’s most important iron ore mining hubs. It produces a large share of […]
Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) and tech leader Tencent are joining a new effort to revive demand in global carbon markets. The companies are teaming up with Mitsubishi Corporation, Vale S.A., and Osaka Gas. They aim to buy high-quality carbon credits through a Singapore-based coalition, Action for a Resilient Climate Coalition. […]
Airports play a major role in shaping global aviation activity. When airports expand by adding new runways, terminals, and support infrastructure, they encourage more flights, more passengers, and more freight movement. As a result, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, air pollution, and noise pollution continue to rise. Today, there are still no large-scale solutions capable of […]
Solar and wind energy are now the cheapest sources of new electricity in many parts of the world. Over the last decade, costs have dropped sharply, making renewable energy more affordable than coal and gas in several markets. However, the biggest challenge today is no longer just producing clean electricity. The real challenge is making […]
Copper prices hit new multi-year highs in 2026. This rise is due to supply disruptions, increased industrial demand, and structural shortages in global mining markets. On the London Metal Exchange (LME), copper rose to $14,153 per metric ton on May 13, 2026. This marks its first time over $14,000 since January. It’s now approaching its […]
Canada has reached a new agreement with Alberta that reshapes the country’s industrial carbon pricing system. The deal involves a financial commitment of up to C$600 million from each party, the federal government and Alberta. This agreement is represented by Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The funds will support carbon capture and […]
BioCirc has signed a major agreement with Microsoft (MSFT stock) to deliver 650,000 high-durability carbon removal units (CRUs) over seven years. The deal will support Microsoft’s goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030 while helping expand the market for durable carbon removal solutions in Europe. The agreement focuses on BioCirc’s bioenergy with carbon capture and […]
Singapore-based companies FlyORO Technologies Pte. Ltd. and Aether Fuels have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) infrastructure. Their focus includes blending, logistics, and supply chain development. This agreement supports Aether’s SAF initiative, Project Beacon, and future projects. The partnership will explore advanced fuel production, blending systems, storage, certification, […]
Disseminated on behalf of Alaska Energy Metals Corporation. The global energy narrative has shifted again. What began as a climate-driven transition is now increasingly shaped by geopolitics, supply chain risks, and national security concerns. In 2026, energy security and decarbonization have become the dominant drivers of policy and investment decisions. According to the IEA, nearly […]