All articles by Aninda Chakraborty
Rio Tinto commits $1.8bn to develop Brockman mine extension in Pilbara
The satellite orebody development, incorporating Brockman 4 and Greater Nammuldi, is designed to process up to 34 million tonnes of iron ore annually using existing plants
UK invests £55m in Scottish Port to boost offshore wind sector growth
The grant will enable the Port of Cromarty Firth to become the UK’s first port capable of manufacturing floating offshore wind turbines on-site and at scale
Highland Copper secures updated air permit for Copperwood Project
Copperwood Project, situated in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan, roughly 14 miles (22.5km) to the north of the town of Wakefield, moves closer to production with this permission
Cove Capital and Kazakhstan’s Qazgeology launch critical minerals JV
The move will help in advancing the exploration and advancement of the Akbulak Rare Earth Project located in Kazakhstan’s Kostanay Region
Weir to acquire mining software solutions provider Micromine for £657m
The acquisition is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025, subject to approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board of Australia.
Tata Power to develop 5,000MW of renewable energy projects in Assam
Assam has been making significant strides in renewable energy, leveraging its natural resources to unlock an estimated renewable energy potential of 14,487 MW, with solar power leading the expansion
EIP to become majority shareholder in BayWa r.e. with €150m investment
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, BayWa r.e. is a global developer, operator, and provider of renewable energy projects and services
UK proposes reforms to accelerate clean energy expansion
The consultation, open until 21 March, outlines several measures designed to optimise the CfD scheme and deliver value for UK energy consumers
Geothermal startup Ignis Energy closes $12.5m Series A round
Ignis H2 Energy already secured geothermal opportunities in Turkey, Alaska, California, Nevada, and Italy
BYD Energy Storage Secures 12.5GWh Grid-Scale Battery Projects in Saudi Arabia
This agreement represents a significant step in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to advance its renewable energy sector and aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 objectives