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Societe Generale drops ring-dealing membership of LME
The world's oldest and largest market for industrial metals has steadily lost members over the years for the ring.
China issues guidelines on green power trading
State planner lays out price mechanisms behind market-based scheme to promote renewable electricity consumption in China.
Oil climbs $2/barrel after Fed’s Powell indicates coming US rate cuts
Oil prices rose 1% on Friday on a softer dollar but were still set to end the week lower.
Why Ford’s three-row electric ‘personal bullet train’ SUV went off the rails
Ford cancels its planned three-row electric SUV amid slowing EV adoption, refocusing on hybrid models and delaying other EV launches.
Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations
The charges against state copper giant Codelco were filed over the management of its Talabre tailings dam at its Ministro Hales division.
African countries looking to COP29 for higher climate financing share
Negotiators for African nations draw up strategies aimed at increasing funding above 1% of global total for climate projects across the continent.
Cannon-Brookes: Australia’s billionaire climate warrior
How a Twitter bet put one man on the road to reshaping the "golden ticket" of Australia's green economy – which is now...
Analysis: Brazil’s grid caps wind and solar, threatening renewable projects
Temporary power caps on wind and solar plants in Brazil is making renewable investments in the country less viable, say industry insiders.
GM’s Cruise recalls nearly 1,200 robotaxis to close US probe
Preliminary evaluation into hard braking and immobilization in autonomous ride-hailing vehicles operated by Cruise is closed by NHTSA.
Volvo wins order for 300 electric trucks from DSV
Danish logistics firm orders hundreds of Volvo electric trucks in a boost for the business as uncertainties remain over the technology.
