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US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
Tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase to 25%.
Takeaways from AP’s report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
Growing demand for lithium has led to exploitation of children in Nigeria.
Lithium-rich Bolivia lags behind in race to mine key metal
Bolivia claims to have Earth's largest deposit of the critical mineral.
Improve consenting process to meet wind power targets, report suggests
All levels of government need to improve capacity in the consenting process for wind projects, a report on the UK’s clean power ambitions...
Mexico’s Newmont optimistic about talks on mining royalties hike
Newmont's Mexican division says it sees an "openness for dialogue" from the Mexican government amid proposed increase in mining royalties.
Seaway7 signs vessel reservation agreement for UK offshore wind farm
Luxembourg – 11 December 2024 - Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced that Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group,...
Microsoft expects $800 million impairment charge in Q2 2025 over General Motors’ Cruise exit
Microsoft to take $800M hit from Cruise shutdown, reflecting tech industry's struggles with autonomous vehicle investments.
The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games
Paris Olympics slashes carbon footprint by 54.6 per cent, generates 1.59M tons of CO2 while avoiding 'carbon neutral' label.
Wall Street mostly upbeat on GM’s decision to pull the plug on Cruise
GM's Cruise shutdown signals Wall Street's waning patience with autonomous vehicle investments and speculative tech bets.
EPA awards $144 million to California to phase out big diesel trucks
EPA grants $144M to CA for zero-emission trucks, targeting diesel pollution and climate change in transportation sector.
