Energy Top Stories

Renewable energy capacity to hit record growth in 2023 – IEA

Renewable power capacity is expected to jump by 107 gigawatts the largest absolute increase ever, to more than 440 gigawatts in 2023.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 5:06 am

Appian, Dectronic to jointly build 20 solar plants in Brazil

The solar power plants will initially be located in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 3:44 am

US-China green energy rivalry ‘great for world,’ Forrest says

Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest says it is healthy to…

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2023 | 8:27 am

Australian tech to produce hydrogen at point of consumption gets $6.5m grant

Australian researchers have been tasked with building a demonstration unit…

Staff Writer | May 31, 2023 | 6:06 am

Stellantis, Vulcan Energy sign deal for geothermal projects in France

It has signed a binding term sheet with Stellantis for…

Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 3:43 pm

British Columbia’s Woodfibre LNG project construction begins in 2023

After years of delays, the $1.2 billion project is finally officially a go.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | April 15, 2022 | 11:51 am

Wind passed coal, nuclear power in US for first time on record

Wind farm capacity has increased rapidly in the US over the past 15 years.

Bloomberg News | April 15, 2022 | 8:49 am

Nevada Gold Mines invests in 200-MW solar plant

Plant is designed to accelerate its decarbonization program, in line majority owner Barrick Gold's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Roadmap.

Staff Writer | April 13, 2022 | 12:33 pm

American, UK companies join forces to develop largest uranium prospect in Argentina

Evolution Metals acquired a significant position in UrAmerica, the owner of the largest prospective uranium deposit in Argentina.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2022 | 5:05 am

Atalaya, Endesa X to build largest solar farm for a mining operation in Spain

The 50-MW solar facility will be located in the municipality of Minas de Riotinto, where Atalaya’s local subsidiary operates the historic Riotinto mine.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 10, 2022 | 11:34 am

Canada’s Federal budget includes key measures for mining, oil and gas

Finance Minister brought down a budget that contains billions in new spending and provides a big boost to Canada's mining sector.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | April 8, 2022 | 12:09 pm

Europe’s other energy problem: relying on Russian nuclear fuel

Nuclear fuel differs from commodities like gas or coal because it requires precision-engineered assemblies that conform to licensing requirements set by safety regulators.

Bloomberg News | April 7, 2022 | 2:26 pm