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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.
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.
Ford pitches Trump on nuclear energy expansion to avert looming Canada-U.S. tariff clash
The premier is trumpeting Ontario's nuclear energy expertise to build more large and small modular nuclear reactors in partnership with the U.S.
US oil imports from Canada hit record ahead of tariff threat, EIA data shows
U.S. crude oil imports from Canada rose last week to the highest on record, data from the EIA showed on Wednesday.
Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future
Scotland secures £800m for Europe’s largest battery storage sites, boosting renewables and grid resilience efforts.
EU warns of ‘serious blow’ from Trump on climate change
Global climate efforts face a setback if Trump exits the Paris Agreement again, warns EU climate chief Hoekstra.
In Brazil, an Amazon reforestation project seeks to redeem carbon markets
By planting native species in the Amazon, Brazilian company Mombak hopes to restore credibility to a scandal-ridden carbon market.
China’s BYD says 5,000 NEVs set sail for Europe
BYD said on Wednesday that a third roll-on/roll-off ship carrying close to 5,000 new energy vehicles bound for Europe has set sail.
