Focus on Economy
Weak demand for low-carbon products hampers green investment, COP28 initiative says
Global green investment is lagging behind required levels to help transition heavy industry sectors to lower emission methods.
BHP’s Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative
New trading platforms for nickel delayed by suspension of operations at Western Australia plants.
Canadian union, GM reach agreement for Ontario plant workers
Unifor extended its contract talks with GM, avoiding a strike at Ontario’s CAMI plant that makes EVs and batteries.
Critics slam Alberta oil well clean up suggestion for favoring industry, lacking public input
Critics say Alberta's oil well cleanup plan favors industry, lacks public input, and may use public funds unfairly.
US Steel CEO confident Nippon Steel deal will close ‘on its merits’
U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said on Tuesday he was confident Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for his company would "close on its...
Regional pricing proposals could slow UK energy investment: ScottishPower CEO
ScottishPower’s CEO warns against a proposed regional electricity pricing model, saying it could deter investment during the UK’s green transition.
Energy minister says public money could help finance Alberta energy cleanup
EDMONTON — Alberta’s energy minister is promising strong action by next fall to clean up the province’s growing backlog of unreclaimed oil and...
