Energy & Resources Talking Points | 19/12/2017

In today’s talking points: Canada’s Lithium X swooped up by Chinese groups for $C265m; China’s start-up, Nio, announces new model to rival the Model X in the Chinese EV market; BHP threatens to leave World Coal Association and Australian Minerals Council; Commodities prices rise as Chinese steelmakers restock before the end of winter    Canada’s Lithium X swooped up …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 12/12/2017

In today’s talking points: China lead in the Lithium fuelled Electric Vehicle race; Australia’s first offshore wind farm receives funding; Rising temperatures to impact wind power; China reverses coal ban in the face of gas shortage.   China lead in the Lithium fuelled Electric Vehicle race China appears to be taking the lead in the adoption of Electric Vehicles …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 1/12/2017

In today’s talking points:  China denies receiving application to fund controversial Adani mine; China appeals for further international cooperation to deal with steel overcapacity; Turbine industry could have government subsidies scrapped by 2022; Liquidators seek financial records from collapsed Queensland Nickel. China denies receiving application to fund controversial Adani mine China’s Australian embassy has stated that no funding …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 24/11/2017

In today’s talking points: South Australia set to launch world’s largest battery; Rio Tinto and Sinosteel Corp extend their agreement at the Channar mine in Western Australia; Liquefied natural gas producers benefiting from China’s pollution cuts; Development of the northern parts of Australia.    South Australia set to launch world’s largest battery South Australia’s $530m energy plan to …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 15/11/2017

In today’s talking points: Renewables gain pace, emissions rise, as Global Economy steadily builds; Autonomous vehicles soon to get moving on mine sites; Methane seen as clean energy resource for China in the face of closing coal mines; No green future on the horizon despite growth in renewables, says OPEC   Renewables gain pace, emissions rise, as Global Economy …

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 07/11/2017

In today’s talking points: Energy stocks the backbone of growth in Asian Exchanges; Bill Gates and China work on world-first nuclear technology; Bill Gates and China work on world-first nuclear technology; BHP looking for more copper; AUD 700 million solar, battery and pumped hydro project will power Whyalla steelworks

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 27/10/2017

In today’s talking points: Demand for electric car batteries sends automakers into a hurry; Solar industry soars; Ernst & Young report: Top 10 business risks facing mining and metals; Global commodity prices to continue rising, says World Bank

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 19/10/2017

In today’s talking points: Floating wind farms marks bright future for renewable energy; Glen Innes becomes the epicentre of renewable energy in NSW; Competition in Western Australian energy market heats up; Environmental sustainability in Sichuan met through green projects.

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 11/10/2017

Mergers & Acquisitions the key to combating Australia’s changing energy market; Hydrogen could rise to become a new and greener fuel source; Beijing making improvements to public buildings to become more energy efficient; China leads the world in renewable energy expansion

Energy & Resources Talking Points | 26/09/2017

In today’s talking points: China doubles its new energy cars development goal; Northern Territory records highest mineral sales ever; First deep sea mining vessel build by Chinese company to be completed in 2018; China’s mining sector experienced important changes in 2016