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Sources say that Congo's cobalt exporters are still waiting for approvals.

Four industry sources said that cobalt producers are still waiting on government approval for the resume of exports. A quota system was introduced in October and it was expected…

What are the main issues in India-U.S. Trade Talks?

U.S. president Donald Trump said that he spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week about trade and that Modi assured him India would restrict its oil purchases from Russia.

JERA, Japan's largest power generator, will buy US shale-gas assets for $1.5billion

JERA, Japan's largest power generator, announced on Thursday that it would acquire natural gas assets in the United States. This will be its first venture into shale-gas production.

JERA Nex BP halts US Beacon Wind Project as Costs Soar

JERA Nex BP is a joint venture formed by Japan's largest power generator JERA, and BP. It plans to halt the development of the U.S. Beacon off-shore wind power project, and layoff its U.S.

Qatar and the US urge EU to reconsider sustainable rules for LNG Trade

QatarEnergy released a statement on Wednesday stating that the U.S. and Qatar have sent a letter to EU leaders expressing their deep concern about corporate sustainability regulations…

JERA Nex BP halts US Beacon Wind Project as Costs Soar

JERA Nex BP is a joint venture of Japan's largest power generator JERA with BP. The company plans to stop development of the U.S. Beacon off-shore wind power project in the next few months and layoff its U.S.

Abby Ross Hopper will retire as the top US solar lobbyist in 2019.

The organization announced in a Tuesday statement that the longtime leader of the U.S. top solar industry trade group would step down at the end of next year. Abigail Ross Hopper…

Russell: The US-Australian critical minerals deal highlights the gap with China

It is not the game changer needed to reduce Western dependence on China. But it is a first important step. U.S. president Donald Trump and Australian prime minister Anthony…

Russell: The US-Australian critical minerals deal highlights the gap with China

It is not the game changer needed to reduce Western dependence on China. But it is a first important step. U.S. president Donald Trump and Australian prime minister Anthony…

Philippines to Increase Renewable Power Generation as Demand Surges

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Philippines expects higher gas-fired and renewable power generation to fuel a projected 6.6% growth in power demand over the next two years, helping reduce dependence on coal…

Philippines boosts gas-powered and renewable capacity to meet surge in demand

The Philippines' energy secretary stated on Friday that it expects increased gas-fired power generation and renewable energy to help fuel a projected 6,6% growth in demand for power over the next two year…

Indian solar firms re-engineering their supply chains to avoid US tariffs

Executives report that Indian solar manufacturers are recalibrating supply chains in order to gain access to the lucrative United States markets and to offset higher tariffs. On August 27, U.S.

Qatar's Energy Minister warns EU laws could prevent it from supplying LNG to Europe

Qatar won't be able do business with the EU, or even supply LNG to Europe to fill its energy gap if it doesn't make further changes to its corporate sustainability regulations…

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer invests up to $2 Billion in Scottish factory

Ming Yang Smart Energy, a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, will invest up 1.5 billion pounds ($2billion) in Scotland to build a manufacturing facility for wind turbines that could create as many as 1,500 jobs.

Orsted will reduce its workforce by one-quarter by 2027

Orsted Denmark, the largest offshore wind farm developer in the world, announced on Thursday that it would cut 2,000 jobs, or a quarter, by the year 2027. Orsted explained that…

Sources say that Congo will tie export quotas for cobalt to data from three-year companies.

Three sources with knowledge of the issue said that the Democratic Republic of Congo would allocate cobalt export quotas annually based on the production and shipment statistics…

Sources say that Congo will tie export quotas for cobalt to data from three-year companies.

Three sources with knowledge of the issue said that the Democratic Republic of Congo would allocate cobalt export quotas annually based on the production and shipment statistics…

The rising tungsten price is a major concern for oil drillers.

U.S. shale drilling companies are paying higher prices for tungsten. This rare metal is used in industrial tools such as drillbits. Chinese export controls have slowed down the supply of tungsten.

The rising tungsten price is a major concern for oil drillers.

U.S. shale drilling companies are paying higher prices for tungsten. This rare metal is used in industrial tools such as drill bits. Chinese export controls have slowed down the supply of tungsten.

Australia announces $395 Million to Support Glencore Copper Smelter

Australia announced on Wednesday that it would provide A$600,000,000 ($395,000,000) in financial support to Glencore's Mount Isa Copper Smelter in Queensland and Townsville Refinery over the next three-year period.