Focus on Industry
Europe’s power price divide hits southeastern economies
Greek businesses and households face soaring energy costs, as uneven investment deepens Southeast Europe's energy crisis.
China exports push Nippon Steel to seek growth in US, India after blocked deal
Nippon Steel eyes U.S. and India for growth, countering China’s exports amid declining domestic demand and blocked U.S. bid.
Pace of German emissions cuts slows in 2024: study
Germany’s 2024 emissions fell three per cent, a slower drop than 2023, hindered by stalled green investments in industry and households.
Nova Scotia paper mill to be powered by wind farm with financing from federal agency
Cape Breton paper mill secures $224M federal loan for Goose Harbour wind farm, meeting 60 per cent of its power needs by 2026.
Deere boosts bet on autonomous tractors with new machines
Deere unveils autonomous tractors and industrial equipment at CES 2025, addressing labor shortages with advanced AI tech.
U.S. Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger
Nippon Steel sues Biden, alleging constitutional violations in $14.9B U.S. Steel deal block over national security claims.
Chile’s Codelco copper output up ‘slightly’ in 2024, Chairman tells paper
Codelco is expected to have binding offers for its Maricunga lithium project in the first quarter of 2025.
Coal use persists: Asian growth offsets declines in EU and US
Despite developed nations phasing out coal, global demand is hitting record levels driven by China and India's growth.
Sugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen
Bioenergy from sugarcane trash could transform South Africa’s energy mix, reduce emissions, and boost rural farmers’ livelihoods.
Australia needs better ways of storing renewable electricity for later. That’s where ‘flow batteries’ can help
As Australia’s grid embraces renewables, flow batteries emerge as a promising solution for long-duration energy storage.
