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Vortex Metals has confirmed copper, silver and gold grades at the Illapel project in Chile, while identifying six new conductive targets with high IOCG mineralisation potential.
Comet Lithium begins a 17-day exploration programme on June 13 at its Triple L and Elmer East sites, focusing on geophysical and satellite-detected anomalies.

Brazil activates 27 rare earth projects to secure its supply chain

With 27 ongoing projects across seven states, Brazil seeks international funding to develop its rare earth reserves and reduce reliance on China.
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The European Union selects 13 critical materials extraction projects, including a site in Greenland, to secure strategic supplies essential for technological and energy industries, amidst global geopolitical risks.
The International Energy Agency warns of growing vulnerability in strategic metal supply chains, dominated by a limited number of producing and refining countries.

Europe commits €800bn to defence, destabilising strategic metals supply balance

The European rearmament plan intensifies pressure on critical metals supply chains, dominated by China, and in direct competition with other key industrial sectors.
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State-owned oil group Rosneft has taken over the exploitation licence for the Tomtor rare metals deposit, marking the entry of hydrocarbons into a mining sector largely abandoned by private investors.
During a visit to France, the Saudi Minister of Industry presented the kingdom's titanium and aluminium as levers to reach agreements with French manufacturers and support the country’s industrial diversification.

Arkansas lithium project receives priority designation from Trump administration

Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas project becomes one of only three lithium initiatives designated as priority projects in the US under the presidential executive order on mineral autonomy.
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Raven SR takes a crucial step towards renewable hydrogen production by obtaining a permit for its bioenergy project in Richmond, California. This approval marks a significant step forward in the conversion of organic waste into clean fuels and contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions.
Nigerian president inaugurates Dangote's mega-refinery, offering the prospect of solving shortages and creating revenue. However, analysts doubt the actual start-up date of the refinery, which could be delayed until the end of 2024.

Fidelis New Energy builds its first large-scale facility for the management of captured CO2 in Denmark

Denmark takes a major step forward in the management of captured CO2 with the construction of its first large-scale facility in Aalborg. The Port of Aalborg and Fidelis New Energy unveil ambitious plans to process up to four million tons of CO2 per year, contributing to the country's emission reduction.
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Floating wind resources are poised to become a crucial part of the U.S. energy transition. A look back at the industry's rapid growth prospects, the U.S. Department of Energy's ambitious goals, and development opportunities in California, Oregon and the Gulf of Maine.
The right-wing majority Senate has largely approved the nuclear revival bill to speed up the construction of new reactors, despite the opposition of the ecologist group, before the final adoption expected on May 16 in the National Assembly.

After BP, TotalEnergies prepares for a climate confrontation at the Annual General Meeting

TotalEnergies, the French oil major, is preparing for a climate debate with some of its shareholders at its general meeting on May 26. An advisory resolution on the group's indirect CO2 emissions, proposed by the activist shareholder organization Follow This, was included in the agenda of the AGM.
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In the first quarter of the year, EDF recorded a 34.6% increase in revenues compared to the same period last year, despite a drop in its nuclear production. High energy market prices and the acquisition of new residential customers in France contributed to this growth.
Ohmium International is partnering with Efficiency for LNG Applications (E4Efficiency) to supply green hydrogen to a liquefied natural gas terminal in Andalusia, replacing the methane used in the gas burner pilot flame. This innovative project is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

France: Nuclear safety reform will not return in final version of acceleration law

The controversial nuclear safety reform is not expected to be included in the final discussions on the nuclear acceleration bill, sources told AFP. Members of Parliament rejected the government's amendment in March and future debates should respect their vote.
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Engie offers its regulated tariff subscribers a bridging offer called "Passerelle" indexed on a reference indicator calculated by the Commission de régulation de l'énergie, which should experience marginal increases, but which allows the user to retain absolute freedom.
Russia and China continue their energy cooperation with the Siberian Force 2 pipeline project. This ambitious initiative aims to deliver 98 billion cubic meters of gas to China by 2030, strengthening ties between the two countries.
The Kom Omno solar park in Egypt will be expanded from 200 to 500 MW thanks to Amea Power of the United Arab Emirates. The electricity generated will be sold to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, contributing to Egypt's sustainable energy objectives. AMEA Power is also developing other renewable energy projects in several countries, including wind and solar power.
The Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm, opened in 2015, is expanding. Renewables specialist RWE Renewables UK has announced one of its newest projects.

Renewable Hydrogen: Europe unveils its strategy

The European Commission unveils its strategy for renewable hydrogen, the key to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Creation of the European Alliance for Renewable Hydrogen.
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Gresham House strengthens its energy storage capacity by acquiring a 41 MW battery installation from Arenko Cleantech.

AUDAX RENOVABLES: The Miranda project

The Spanish group is investing 4.3 million euros in the construction of a new photovoltaic project in Fontanar. Called "La miranda", the project will have a total output of 6.87 MWp. It will be connected to the Fontanar substation, with its own transmission line...
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