March 12, 2023

UK to spend £20 billion on carbon capture in clean energy push

The UK’s investment would go toward projects that aim to store 20 million to 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually by 2030.

March 10, 2023

US Senator blasts Ford’s battery deal with China’s CATL

Joe Manchin said he is "totally opposed" to allowing CATL to access US tax dollars that finance electric vehicle purchases.

March 9, 2023

Don’t let China control clean energy supply chain, US officials warn

Washington’s message at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston reflects growing concern that the rapid investment it is encouraging to fight climate change could backfire.

March 9, 2023

Europe loses another smelter as energy crisis leaves deep scars

Speira Gmbh will shut its Rheinwork plant in Germany this year due to challenges in the energy market.

March 9, 2023

Phosphorus can be produced in an environmentally friendly way – study

Researchers have reduced the overall carbon footprint for generating white phosphorus by about 50%.

March 8, 2023

Trafigura CEO says tight metal supply threatens green transition

The world’s biggest copper trader has been vocal in warning that higher prices will be needed to incentivize miners to bring new production online.

March 8, 2023

Battery bonanza is being sparked by coal’s exit in Australia

Australia’s rapid shift from coal-fired power to cleaner alternatives is underwriting a boom in battery projects able to store solar and wind energy.

March 7, 2023

Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030.

March 7, 2023

Scientists work on solid-state battery that uses fewer ‘problem’ metals

Researchers have developed a new strategy to build solid-state batteries that are less dependent on specific chemical elements, particularly expensive metals with supply chain issues.

March 6, 2023

Newly discovered protein supports efficient refining of REEs

Switzerland-based researchers discovered lanpepsy, a protein which specifies rare earth elements and discriminates them from other minerals and metals.