November 6, 2022

Battery metals deployment rises as EV sales continue to climb

Rising sale numbers in battery materials supply chains are the consequence of global passenger EV registrations rising by 42% in 2022 H1 compared to the same period the year prior.

November 6, 2022

Aluminum-based material can scrub CO2 from coal-fired power plants’ exhaust

Aluminum formate has proven effective in separating carbon dioxide from the other gases that commonly fly out of the smokestacks of coal-fired power plants.

November 5, 2022

White House defends Biden end-of-coal remark Manchin derided

Biden’s comments “have been twisted to suggest a meaning that was not intended,” the White House said.

November 4, 2022

Industry groups welcome C$10 billion in Ottawa’s budget update

C$802 million over three years allocated for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

November 4, 2022

Instead of phasing down coal the world is burning more than ever

Coal power generation could set a record for a second-straight year and remains the world’s biggest source of electricity.

November 3, 2022

Canada to set up tax credits for clean tech, launch growth fund

Canada on Thursday proposed a 2% tax on corporate stock buybacks, similar to a measure in the IRA.

November 3, 2022

Column: Miners are embracing renewables both for cost and image

What mining companies are realizing is that there is a rare opportunity to score wins on multiple fronts by moving to renewable energy solutions.

November 3, 2022

Space photovoltaics closer to shining some light on earth

Researchers are working on modular spacecraft that can collect sunlight, transform it into electricity, and wirelessly transmit it to earth.

November 2, 2022

Canada orders three Chinese firms to exit lithium mining

The move follows updated guidelines from Canada’s government, released Friday, which make it harder for foreign state-owned companies to pursue deals that target critical minerals.

November 2, 2022

New platinum, palladium catalyst able to deal with methane emissions for good

A new palladium and platinum catalyst is able to eliminate methane emissions from transport and other human activities.