Focus on Politics
Europe needs way to price critical minerals independently of China, group says
Weak prices are making it difficult for Western start-ups to compete with China.
Investment in critical minerals in web of doubt, industry says
Companies are reluctant to invest, uncertain about the demand for electric vehicles and government approaches to zero-carbon goals.
China asks WTO to set up panel for US electric vehicle subsidies dispute
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has requested the World Trade Organization set up an expert panel to help settle a dispute over electric vehicles...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa urges green energy to avoid carbon border tax
He said the economy would suffer unless the country reduces its dependency on coal.
Japan, S. Korea refiners join China in buying Canadian TMX oil
The Trans Mountain pipeline, owned by the Canadian government, was expanded in May.
Alberta to relax rule on buying oil, gas wells if municipal taxes unpaid
Rural municipalities have voiced concern over tax arrears.
Nations gather to negotiate deep sea mining code as opposition mounts
As many as 27 countries are calling for at least a temporary ban.
New government in UK aims for ‘rooftop solar revolution’
UK set for ‘solar rooftop revolution’ as new government formulates plan.
Tory condemns ‘astronomical’ number of penalties issued in low emission zone
A Scottish council has been criticised for handing out almost 2,000 penalties in the first 11 days after its low emission zone (LEZ)...
Quebec town leaders, residents unite to decide fate of mine with ties to Pentagon
Lomiko Metals Inc has announced plans to build a graphite mine in the Laurentians, but residents living nearby have protested the project
