Oilsands critics say Alberta energy regulator is denying them right to speak

"While a large number of countries around the world continue to talk about securing raw material supply, China is actually doing something about it."

The lithium mine operated by Australia's Green Technology Metals could become the province's first lithium producer.

Solar capacity around the world was rolled out at a record pace, as bargain panel prices helped countries deploy cleaner energy.

Gold has hit successive records this year and is set to close 2024 more than 25% higher.