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Proposed expansion of Georgia wildlife refuge could lead to buyout of titanium dioxide mining project
Federal officials propose expanding the Okefenokee Swamp refuge, potentially blocking a controversial mining project nearby.
Tata Steel signs contract with Tenova for electric arc furnace at Port Talbot plant
The contract comes weeks after Britain's biggest steelworks ended blast furnace-based production.
How offshore wind would slash emissions and boost health in US and Canada
Resources for the Future: Offshore wind farms along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts provide a high benefit-to-cost ratio.
Stellantis workers march in Italy over production slump
Thousands of Stellantis workers strike in Rome over layoffs, production halts, and weak demand for electric vehicles.
India plans laptop import curbs to boost local manufacturing, sources say
India plans to limit laptop, tablet, and PC imports, potentially disrupting an $8 billion industry to boost local manufacturing.
Texas natural gas pipeline eases bottlenecks, paves way for higher shale output
A new Texas pipeline has eased gas constraints, paving the way for higher U.S. oil production, say energy execs.
Analysis: Elevated China steel exports set to persist, threaten to worsen trade friction
Chinese steelmakers are set to boost exports in 2025 amid domestic overcapacity and weak demand, raising trade tensions globally.
Truck maker Volvo’s Q3 adjusted profit falls more than expected
Swedish truck maker AB Volvo forecast stagnant demand next year and posted a bigger-than-expected slide in quarterly adjusted earnings on Friday.
‘Landmark’ for UK lithium production as demo plant opens in Cornwall
A demonstration plant for lithium production has opened in Cornwall, marking a key step in the UK's clean energy transition.
‘Deeply misguided’ to wall US off with tariffs: Yellen
Yellen warns broad, untargeted levies would raise costs for US households and make American businesses less competitive.
