Focus on Critical Minerals
Possible tariffs worry Canada uranium miners as they boost output to meet US demand
Canada's uranium miners boost output to meet U.S. demand after Russian curbs but fear Trump tariffs may inflate costs.
Norway faces WWF in court over deep sea mining
Norway argues that it is essential not to rely on China for critical minerals key for renewable technology.
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants
Bolivia signs $1B deal with China's CBC, a CATL subsidiary, to build two lithium carbonate plants in the southwest.
More chargers, less red tape: How to speed up electrifying Ontario’s MHDVs
Ontario must address high costs, regulatory hurdles and grid readiness to build chargers needed for electrifying road-freight vehicles.
Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies
Alberta will invest $50M in a first-in-Canada drilling test site to boost oil, gas, geothermal, and lithium tech innovation.
BYD says it will launch new generation of blade batteries next year
Chairman Wang Chuanfu has said BYD's Blade Battery is safer than other alternatives in the market and will not catch fire.
Analysis: Korea Zinc takeover battle tests Seoul’s resolve on tackling ‘Korea discount’
The Korea Zinc takeover battle highlights weak investor protections, fueling calls for reforms to tackle South Korea's "Korea discount."
As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically
Centrus Energy's $60M Tennessee expansion boosts U.S. uranium enrichment amid nuclear power growth and reduced reliance on Russia.
Nvidia’s AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors
Nvidia’s Q4 forecast topped estimates, but shares fell as sky-high investor expectations and supply-chain snags challenge big revenue beats.
Chile’s rare salt flat fish faces threat from lithium mining project
A rare fish thriving in Chile's hostile salt flat faces threats from lithium mining, sparking calls for ecosystem preservation safeguards.
