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Europe energy and carbon markets end April on a rollercoaster as geopolitics and supply signals unsettle prices
In the final week of April, Brent crude futures swung higher before pulling back, while TTF gas and EU carbon allowances also saw sharp day-to-day moves.…
Europe power prices rebound late April into early May as gas costs and renewable swings dominate
Most major European electricity markets opened the last week of April with higher prices than a week earlier, after a sharp May 1 drop that quickly…
Europe power demand slips week-on-week ahead of holiday normalization
Electricity demand fell across major European markets in the week of April 27, led by Germany’s 6.2% drop. Forecasts for the week of May 4 point…
Lyten Bets on Data Centers to Commercialize Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Using Repurposed Northvolt Assets
US battery innovator Lyten is repositioning its lithium-sulfur commercialization plan around data center power needs, using repurposed Northvolt operations in Sweden to build a scalable manufacturing…
Penouta in Spain moves closer to restart after JORC-compliant resource upgrade boosts Europe’s critical minerals prospects
Energy Transition Minerals has delivered a JORC-compliant resource estimate for the Penouta project in north-west Spain, strengthening the case for a potential mine restart. With existing…
Türkiye Moves to Scale Beylikova Rare Earth Complex in $600M Push for Processing-Led Supply
Türkiye is advancing a $600 million rare earth project at Beylikova in Eskişehir, targeting industrial-scale output by the end of the decade. The plan hinges on…
Europe leans on development banks and early funding to secure African lithium and critical minerals
European capital is increasingly entering African mining projects at earlier stages, using development finance and structured support to bridge the gap between discovery and bankable feasibility.…
Serbia’s Lithium Strategy Sparks Economic Ambition and Environmental Concerns in Europe’s Critical Minerals Race
Serbia has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its industrial future with the adoption of its long-term strategy for managing mineral and geological resources through 2040.…
Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Strategy Faces a Major Exploration Gap: Why Upstream Investment Is Now Essential
Europe is accelerating efforts to secure critical raw materials needed for its green transition, digital economy, and industrial resilience. Through new regulations, funding tools, and global…
Magnesium Batteries Emerge as a Serious Challenger to Lithium-Ion in Next-Generation Energy Storage
A growing wave of innovation in magnesium-based battery technology is beginning to reshape the global energy storage landscape, positioning magnesium as a credible long-term alternative to…