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Australia’s Lynas near 3-week high after China bans export of critical minerals to US
Lynas Rare Earths shares hit a three-week high after China banned exports of key minerals to the U.S. on Tuesday.
Exxon names former GM president to run oil and gas business
Exxon names former GM exec Dan Ammann to lead oil and gas unit, signaling continued management reshaping with outsiders.
Analysis: Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers
GM faces dual threats from Trump’s EV subsidy cuts and tariffs, as regulatory shifts challenge its electrification strategy.
Could making hydrogen-based ‘green iron’ in emerging markets speed shift to green steel in developed countries?
OIES: Could setting up ironmaking plants powered by green hydrogen in developing countries support the transition to green steel?
Union says nearly 100,000 workers joined Volkswagen strikes across Germany
Volkswagen workers protest site closures and wage cuts, with 98,650 joining strikes as union warns of more action.
US ‘disappointed’ after plastic pollution talks collapse: White House
The U.S. expressed disappointment as nations failed to reach a global plastic waste treaty, blaming a 'small group' of blockers.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales drop 4.3% in Nov
Tesla's share of the world's largest EV market shrank to 6% in sales terms in October.
Explainer: After China’s mineral export ban, how else could it respond to U.S. chip curbs?
China’s export curbs on minerals like graphite highlight its leverage in EVs and chips during the energy transition.
Trump says will ‘block’ Nippon Steel from taking over US Steel
Trump vows to block Nippon Steel's $14.9B US Steel takeover, citing protectionism, as Biden review nears conclusion.
SLB Capturi Completes Construction of the World’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Capture Plant at a Cement Facility
Facility will reduce emissions by up to 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for Heidelberg Materials ― one of the world’s largest building materials...
