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While the Chinese leader's coal statement was welcomed, critics say China has over half the world’s coal plants and that Xi failed to reveal if Beijing will stop projects already begun or approved.
Global installations of new offshore projects dipped in 2020 but still reached their second highest rate despite the coronavirus pandemic
Industry round-up: Tokyo is moving to 'secure' critical metal sites; while US industry players want tax incentives for producers of rare earth magnets; and Customs data from China show that rare earth exports have been flat since April
Mining News
(AF) Ganfeng Lithium is set to purchase Bacanora Lithium in a £285-million deal that gives the Chinese company control......
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EV Sales Surge Sends Lithium Index to Record High: FT23 Jul 2021
(AF) Growing demand for lithium to use in the manufacture of electric vehicle (EV) batteries has sent the Solactive......
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China Plans to Ramp Up Metals Recycling07 Jul 2021
State planner outlines targets for recycling of key metals to ensure supplies, limit its import costs and meet its climate......
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China group to make battery-grade nickel and cobalt from recycling30 Jun 2021
Changing energy priorities worldwide have opened up opportunities as power grids decarbonise and demand grows for battery raw materials ......
New Energy News
(AF) Reliance Industries (RIL) is eyeing China National Chemical Corp’s (ChemChina) REC Group, the largest solar panel manufacturer in Europe,......
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Sinopec Plans to Spend $4.6 Billion on Hydrogen Energy by 202530 Aug 2021
China's oil giants are shifting from oil to gas and renewable energy sources, with Sinopec focusing on green hydrogen as a fuel for transport, while CNOOC launches a carbon capture and storage project in the South China Sea...
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China To Set Up State Entities Focused on New Strategic Sectors19 Aug 2021
Beijing plans to create state-owned companies for emerging industries such as new energy and high-end computer chips...
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Exxon and Chevron Pumping Energies Into Biofuel Refinery Upgrades13 Aug 2021
The oil giants have come under fire for a ‘slower’ approach to carbon emissions than their rivals but now say they are jointly looking at ways to make renewable fuels without costly refinery rebuilds...
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Oil & Gas News
Top Oil Producers Agree on Modest Output Boost From August18 Jul 2021OPEC+ to increase production by 400,000 bpd Talks restarted after UAE pullout put agreement on ice Will meet again in......
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Tokyo Gas Co to Pilot Breakthrough Decarbonisation Technology07 Jul 2021
Japan’s major gas supplier is to test run a new ‘methanation’ process which converts hydrogen and CO2 into synthesised methane as it focuses on being carbon neutral by 2050...
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Asian coal plant drive threatens climate goals: report30 Jun 2021
With 600 coal plants being planned by five Asian countries, think tank says decarbonised future is a long way off......
Rare Earths News
French Researchers Strive to Break China’s Hold on Rare Earths21 Jul 2021Scientists seeking cheap and clean ways to source rare earths; Some are testing chemical and bacteria solutions on mining slag heaps...
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US and Europe move to loosen China’s grip on rare earths14 Jun 2021
Domestic and friendly-country investments are welcomed in vital minerals essential to electric vehicles, wind turbines and drones (AF) The US......
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Rare earth metals at the heart of China’s rivalry with US, Europe13 Jun 2021
The 17 minerals key to the sustainability industry is helping to frame geopolitical policy planning What if China were to......
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ESG Investing in Asia Plots its Own Path17 Jul 2021
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