Focus on Industry
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal to close two plants in France: unions
ArcelorMittal to shut two French plants by June, citing declining demand from industrial clients, affecting over 130 jobs.
Guyana’s pick of new US startup faces hurdles to tap vast gas reserves
Doubts grow over Guyana’s choice of Fulcrum LNG to develop its untapped natural gas resources.
‘We need an industry’: Crowsnest Pass residents voting on new Alberta coal mine
Crowsnest Pass residents vote on reopening the Grassy Mountain coal mine, reviving a decades-old debate of economy vs. environment.
Thyssenkrupp: expert opinion gives positive view for steel business
Thyssenkrupp's steel division secures financing for two years, with expert backing its ability to continue.
Trump expected to pick Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary: WSJ report
Wall Street Journal report: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary.
Green activists in S. Korea demand tough action on plastic waste at UN talks
Activists marched near Busan's INC-5 venue, urging action ahead of talks on a global plastic pollution agreement.
How big fossil-fuel-producing countries export emissions abroad
Fossil fuel exports were a hot topic at COP29 in Baku, with calls for accountability for pollution sent to poorer nations.
Northvolt crisis may be make or break for Europe’s EV battery ambitions
Northvolt’s bankruptcy highlights Europe’s struggle to build a battery industry amid Chinese dominance and slowing EV demand.
Sweden’s Northvolt files for bankruptcy, in blow to Europe’s EV ambitions
Northvolt files for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to restructure $5.8B debt while securing $245M to sustain European battery hopes.
Automakers urge Trump to preserve EV tax credits, boost self-driving cars
Automakers urge Trump to retain EV tax credits, ease emissions rules, and support self-driving tech amid rising competition from China.
