International
Shortages key to copper’s upward price trajectory to new peaks
Rising copper prices, partly caused by energy transition applications, will continue as shortages begin to drive up demand.
Electric car sales to rise but affordability in focus, IEA says
Sales of electric cars expected to hit 17 million, but concerns over cost and access to chargers cast doubt over the future, says...
Copper demand to boom as new tech drives power consumption
Copper consumption set to rise by 10 million metric tons, says Trafigura, as AI data centers, EVs and renewable energy cause spike in...
Explainer: What do countries and companies want in plastic treaty?
As Ottawa prepares to host talks, countries are divided over how ambitious a plastic treaty should be.
Automakers hope for a cut as two-way EV charging becomes real
Motoring brands pursue bidirectional, or vehicle-to-grid (V2G), EV charging that lets owners charge at overnight off-peak rates then sell power back to grids...
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts
Tesla has cut prices in a number of its major markets, including China and Germany, following price cuts in the United States, as...
Ecuador president declares state of emergency over energy crisis
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a second state of emergency over an energy crisis that has already led to rationing in the South...
Climate targets group’s CEO to ease concerns over carbon offset plan
The CEO of the SBTi sought to reassure critics' concerns over the plan to allow companies to use carbon credits to offset greenhouse...
