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US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says
The proposal issued in September would make software prohibitions effective in the 2027 model year. The hardware ban would take effect in 2029.
Biden administration to release short-term guidance on clean fuel tax credit, sources say
Biden's clean fuel tax credit guidance set for Friday, final decisions left to Trump, casting industry uncertainty.
Quebec energy deal touted as new chapter for Newfoundland and Labrador heads for vote
N.L. debates $227B Churchill Falls draft energy deal with Quebec, pivotal for province’s debt-laden economy.
Russian plant fire rages on, 24 hours after Ukrainian attack
"It takes a certain amount of time to complete the burnout process. The situation is under control."
Trump’s tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans
The auto industry has already experienced eight years of U.S. protectionism.
Malaysia aims to be conduit for diversification of energy and supply chains, PM says
Malaysia aims to become a hub for energy, semiconductors, and Islamic finance, leveraging growth and stable investments.
Vanguard Group boosts Talen Energy stake to 10.4% as AI demand grows
U.S. asset management firm Vanguard Group increased its stake in independent power producer Talen Energy Corp to 10.4 per cent.
Chile rejects environmental permit for Dominga copper and iron mine
Chile rejected an environmental permit for Andes Iron's controversial $2.5 billion Dominga iron and copper mining project on Wednesday.
More than ore: The pivotal role recycled copper can play in the energy transition
Substantially increasing copper recycling will complement copper from mining and support the supply of minerals needed by the energy transition.
Copper output at Chile’s Codelco rose to 1.328 million tons in 2024, document shows
Codelco's 2024 copper output hit 1.328M tons, slightly above 2023, despite challenges like declining ore grades and project issues.
