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Liquid Wind and Umeå Energi launch 100,000-tonne eFuel plant in Sweden
The two partners finalise agreements to industrialise an eMethanol production site in Umeå, with commissioning scheduled for 2028 and a target of capturing 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Sigma Lithium joins Morgan Stanley’s national security index
Brazilian producer Sigma Lithium has been included in a thematic index by Morgan Stanley grouping US-listed companies considered essential to national security and strategic supply chains.

Global copper demand projected to grow 24% by 2035

The rise of data centres, electrification, Asian industrialisation and military spending are reshaping global copper market dynamics, while insufficient mining investment could increase price volatility.
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Exolum invests £4.5mn in UK’s first independent SAF blending site
Energy logistics firm Exolum launches the UK’s first independent sustainable aviation fuel blending site, supporting a nationwide network expected to supply up to 65,000 flights per year.
The biofuels sector rejects a tax increase deemed brutal
French biofuel stakeholders denounce a tax hike on B100 and E85 announced in the 2026 draft budget, which they say threatens their income and the industrial balance of local areas.

Brazil, India, Italy and Japan set regulatory target for sustainable fuels

Ahead of COP30, four major economies commit to regulating the increase in sustainable fuel production and consumption by 2035.
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French government plans to end tax benefits on B100 and E85 biofuels
The 2026 draft budget proposes eliminating tax incentives for B100 and E85 fuels, prompting opposition from agricultural unions concerned about the economic impact on the biofuel sector.
European airlines pressure Brussels over shortage of sustainable fuels
Airlines for Europe warns of insufficient sustainable fuel production in Europe and requests a delay in regulatory obligations if the European Commission does not act swiftly.

Moeve joins Shell’s Avelia platform to scale sustainable aviation fuel supply

Spanish producer Moeve becomes the first external SAF supplier to join Shell’s blockchain-based platform designed to expand low-emission jet fuel adoption.
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LIFT completes full year of environmental studies for Yellowknife lithium project
LIFT Power has completed the first phase of baseline studies for the Yellowknife lithium project, a key step toward permitting and long-term mine planning.
First Lithium launches exploration campaign over 17,300 hectares in northern Ontario
First Lithium Minerals begins a field programme at its Lidstone project, aiming to identify gold or base metal drilling targets in a historically underexplored greenstone belt.

Used oil imports multiply twentyfold under pressure from biofuels

Global demand for biofuels is driving a sharp increase in used oil imports to Europe and the United States, straining global feedstock supply chains, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Singapore distillate stocks rise above 10 million barrels
Singapore’s gasoil and kerosene inventories reached a three-month high after a sharp weekly drop in net exports, supported by a marked increase in imports from Northeast Asia.
CMSI opens final consultation on global consolidated mining standard
CMSI launches a public consultation until 17 November to finalise a common mining standard designed to simplify industrial requirements and strengthen global adoption.

Alkagesta opens biofuels trading desk in Geneva to strengthen its investments

Trader Alkagesta opens a new biofuels trading desk in Geneva, targeting European market growth and consolidating its investments in alternative fuels.
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Indonesia approves 10% mandatory bioethanol blend in gasoline
The Indonesian government plans to mandate a 10% bioethanol blend in gasoline to reduce fuel imports and support the local ethanol industry.
Canada provides $735,000 to Arianne Phosphate for phosphorus processing project
The Canadian government supports a pilot phosphorus purification project in Quebec with public funding aimed at strengthening the national strategic minerals supply chain.

Energy Fuels raises $700mn through convertible notes to support project expansion

Energy Fuels has completed a $700mn fundraising through 0.75% convertible notes, aimed at supporting its rare earth and uranium projects.
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California authorises E15 fuel sales to reduce pump prices
California lifts its ban on E15 fuel, opening its vast market to the ethanol-gasoline blend in a bid to lower prices and expand consumer options.
DRC caps cobalt exports at 96,600 tonnes until 2027
Kinshasa replaces export ban with a quota system covering just half of its output, triggering a price surge and global supply tensions.
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JERA Nex BP exits Beacon Wind project amid US market uncertainty
Kuwait signs $489mn deal with Kuzu for wastewater treatment plant
Bolivia: Paz prepares energy overhaul, lithium and gas transit reforms
The United States Raises Tariffs Against Colombia on Energy and Metals
EDF commissions solar plant and smart grid in Maripasoula
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.
EU Approves 13 Key Critical Materials Projects, Including One in Greenland
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.

Global mining concentration threatens access to strategic metals

The International Energy Agency warns of growing vulnerability in strategic metal supply chains, dominated by a limited number of producing and refining countries.
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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.
Rosneft takes control of strategic rare earth deposit Tomtor in Siberia
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.

Saudi Arabia offers titanium and aluminium to France to strengthen its industry

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.
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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.
European Union delays climate commitments amid political tensions
The European Union postpones the launch of negotiations on its 2040 climate target amid internal deadlocks and mounting geopolitical pressure.

Nigeria accelerates lithium extraction amid global demand

In Nasarawa State, Nigeria, lithium extraction is intensifying due to the rising demand for this strategic mineral. Between artisanal operations and foreign investments, the sector is developing despite regulatory challenges and local tensions.
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India Invests 1.8 Billion Euros to Secure Its Supply of Strategic Minerals
The Indian government has announced an investment of 1.8 billion euros to reduce its dependence on China for strategic minerals essential for the renewable energy and defense industries.
Ecoplanta: Repsol’s Project Reaches Key Milestone for Methanol Production from Waste
Repsol has approved the final investment decision for the Ecoplanta project in Spain. This innovative project, utilizing Enerkem's technology, aims to convert non-recyclable municipal waste into methanol, marking a step towards industrial decarbonization.

Petrobras and Vale Commit to Industrial Decarbonization in Brazil

A major agreement between Petrobras and Vale marks a significant advancement in the decarbonization efforts of Brazil's energy and mining sectors, with the supply of renewable content diesel intended for heavy vehicle fleets.
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France Publishes Offshore Wind Deployment Map by 2035 and 2050
The French government unveils its strategy to increase offshore wind capacity, targeting 18 GW by 2035 and 45 GW by 2050, through an ambitious call for tenders covering all maritime fronts.
Economics of Shale Projects: Rising Costs of Oil Production
The continued increase in development costs of upstream oil projects is testing the economic viability of new oil production. A recent study by Rystad Energy reveals an increase in breakeven costs, while still remaining below current oil prices.

Avjet Holding fined 200,000 dollars for oil spill in Quebec

Avjet Holding Inc. was fined 200,000 dollars by the Quebec Court for violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act following a spill of 4,900 liters of petroleum product in January 2023.
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TotalEnergies Invests USD 10.5 Billion in Suriname’s First Offshore Oil Project
TotalEnergies, in partnership with APA Corporation, has confirmed a USD 10.5 billion investment to develop Block 58 off the coast of Suriname. The project aims to exploit the oil resources from the Sapakara and Krabdagu fields, with reserves estimated at over 750 million barrels. The fields, located 150 kilometers offshore, will be developed using a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit capable of processing up to 220,000 barrels per day.
OPEC cuts demand forecasts in the face of rising rival production
OPEC is revising its oil demand forecasts for 2024 and 2025 downwards, due to weak economic growth and increased supply from its competitors.

Chaberton Energy starts 2.9 MW solar project in Howard County

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Uganda: 21 activists arrested during a march against the EACOP project
In Uganda, 21 activists were arrested in Kampala for protesting against the EACOP oil project, backed by international players, highlighting the economic and geopolitical tensions surrounding this initiative.
Georgia launches its first refinery to secure its energy supply
Georgia begins construction of its first oil refinery at Kulevi, with the aim of reducing its dependence on Russian imports and strengthening its energy autonomy.