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Metal

Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Soar 30% in H1 2025, Defying Price Slump

Zimbabwe, Africa’s top lithium producer, recorded a 30% increase in spodumene concentrate exports in the first half of 2025, according to the Minerals Mar…

Rooftop Solar

German Mounting System Provider Launches Plug In Mini Rooftop PV System

German mounting system manufacturer Ilzhöfer has introduced plug-in mini photovoltaic systems designed for flat rooftops, carports, and trapezoidal sheet m…

United States

MARAD Announces $8.75 Million in Grants to Revitalize U.S. Shipyards

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has allocated $8.75 million in grants through the Small Shipyard Grant program to enhance U.S. shipyards. The initiativ…

Germany

AtlasEdge Opens New Stuttgart Data Centre

AtlasEdge has launched its newest data centre in Stuttgart, Germany, marking the completion of the first phase of a significant project. This phase delivers a p…

Biofuel

European Commission Vows Action After Concluding Probe Into Chinese Biofuel Imports

The European Commission (EC) has concluded its investigation into suspected irregularities in Chinese biodiesel imports, initially reported by German authoritie…

Electric Vehicle Charging

Less Than 400 EV Charging Ports Built Under $7.5 Billion U.S. Infrastructure Program

As of April 2025, U.S. states have constructed 384 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across 68 stations in 16 states under federal infrastructure programs va…

Japan

Japan Vows More US Rice Imports Within Tariff-Free Quota

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced that Japan will increase rice imports from the United States while staying within the existing tariff-free quot…

Crude Oil

US Became Net Exporter of Crude to Nigeria for the First Time, EIA Says

In February and March 2025, the United States became a net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria, driven by changes in regional demand and supply, according to the U…

Brazil

Brazilian Pork Exports Break Record in June

In June 2025, Brazil’s pork exports reached a record volume of 134,623 tons, including both fresh and processed products. This marked a 29.49% increase co…

Solar project

Microsoft Activates 408 MW Ash Creek Solar Project in Texas

Primergy Solar has commenced commercial operations at its Ash Creek solar project in Hill County, Texas, adding 408 MW (AC) of capacity to the ERCOT grid. The p…

Wind Power Project

LS Power to Acquire BP’s Onshore Wind Business in US

LS Power, a U.S.-based energy company, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire BP Wind Energy North America, the onshore wind business of BP, strengthenin…

Wave Energy

Danish Firm Brings in Bluenewables for Wave Energy Project Permitting Support

Danish wave energy company Wavepiston has entered into a collaboration agreement with BlueNewables, a Spanish engineering consultancy specializing in marine ene…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Philippines Set for First Coal Power Decline in 17 Years Amid Rising LNG Use

The Philippines is poised for its first annual decline in coal-fired electricity output in nearly two decades, driven by a surge in liquefied natural gas (LNG) …

China

China’s Cosco Seeks Veto Power in Deal for LI Ka-Shing’s Ports

On Monday, China’s state-owned China Cosco Shipping Corporation announced its intent to join a global consortium acquiring 43 overseas ports owned by Hong…

Electric Vehicles

China’s EV Buying Subsidies for 2025 End in Parts of Xian, Local Media Says

On Tuesday, Shaanxi Daily reported that a 2025 government subsidy program for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid purchases concluded last month in three…