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European firms and banks urged to boost investment in critical minerals
EU has launched an ambitious plan to accelerate production of critical minerals needed for EVs – but "no equity is being invested".
Copper demand to boom as new tech drives power consumption
Copper consumption set to rise by 10 million metric tons, says Trafigura, as AI data centers, EVs and renewable energy cause spike in...
As shale oil gains slow, deepwater port struggles for customers
Regulatory delays, slowing production and high prices leave Texan shale oil port scrambling for business.
Investors push Equinor to align strategy with global climate goal
Norwegian oil company majority-owned by government under fire after minority investors push for spending in line with Paris Agreement.
Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7B in U.S. federal solar power grants
Solar power projects are expected to eventually reduce emissions by the equivalent of 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and save households...
Denmark launches its biggest offshore wind power tender
Six wind power sites could reach capacity of 10GW if competing companies erect enough turbines, says Danish ministry.
Prices of EVs fall in Chinese city of Shenzhen, state planner says
Electric cars and hybrids are popular in the southern Chinese metropolis, where manufacturers have cut prices up to 10%.
Russia’s Nornickel to move copper plant to China, says CEO
Mining giant will build new copper production facility abroad after Russian sanctions hamper supply of crucial parts.
Next sanctions must target shadow Russian oil fleet, Sweden says
Minister Tobias Billström calls for import ban on LNG and crackdown on shadow fleet transporting Russian oil.
