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CGF leads up to $85M investment in Mangrove Lithium
CGF leads up to $85M investment in Mangrove Lithium
The Canada Growth Fund (CGF) is investing up to US$65 million in Vancouver-based Mangrove Lithium to commercialize its refining technology, boosting a leading up-and-comer in the sector. With additional funds from other investors, Mangrove could raise US$85M.
MAX Power claims Canada's first natural hydrogen discovery
MAX Power Mining Corp. (MAXX-CN) says it has found the first subsurface natural hydrogen system in Canada at its well near Central Butte, Sask., providing a possible source of the gas that could replace fossil fuels in key sectors.
E3 takes 'important step' toward commercialization
Calgary’s E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL-X) says it will deliver 0.5-kilogram battery-grade lithium carbonate produced from its demonstration program to multiple parties as part of engagement with targeted offtake and strategic partners.
Hydrogen-powered trucking in B.C. faces a long road ahead
With B.C.’s first hydrogen-powered commercial truck now on the road, the province is a step closer to a cleaner long-haul trucking industry. But it may be years, if not decades, before hydrogen vehicles become a common sight on highways.
Canadian startup makes pulp from straw instead of wood
The founders of Regina-based Red Leaf Pulp say they’ve figured out how to make high-quality pulp from agricultural byproducts rather than wood from trees, and they’re ready to start producing at scale.
Frontier Lithium signs First Nation process agreements
Frontier Lithium (FL-X) has signed process agreements with Deer Lake First Nation and Sandy Lake First Nation, as it advances permitting for its PAK lithium project in Ontario under the province’s One Project, One Process framework.
Avalon launches feasibility study at Ontario lithium project
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. (AVL-T) has announced the commencement of feasibility study engineering for its Lake Superior Lithium Inc. lithium hydroxide processing project in Thunder Bay, Ont. Nordmin Engineering Ltd. has been engaged as the lead feasibility study consultant.
Hybrid Power inks PO for Batt Pack Energy
Toronto-based Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. (HPSS-CN) said it has received an initial purchase order (PO) from an unnamed defence contractor for Batt Pack Energy, a high-capacity portable battery-based power solution.
When will Chinese EVs get to Canada?
Up to 49,000 electric vehicles (EVs) a year from China will be allowed into Canada, initially, which Prime Minister Mark Carney says is less than three per cent of the overall car market. Vehicles could arrive in a matter of weeks.
Alberta counties, green power cos. await new power rules
Two years after a “pause” on new approvals for wind and solar farms was lifted, 14 major renewable energy projects have yet to break ground in southeastern Alberta. The slowdown is creating uncertainty for counties and rural municipalities.
Winnipeg may implement downtown thermal heating system
Winnipeg is looking at potentially implementing a new supply of stable energy. The city is searching for a contractor to conduct a feasibility study on a district thermal energy system to help offset power usage in downtown buildings.
The triumph of clean energy is inevitable
OPINION: Never before in the history of the U.S. has there been a government more openly hostile to climate policy. Here’s the good news for those who care about climate policy: never has this mattered less than it does right now.
Did we get climate finance all wrong?
For the last decade, governments have been trying to nudge big financial players to move more money into climate solutions. The idea was to drive action through data disclosure and net-zero goals, but that hasn’t yielded the results they hoped for.
China crosses 10,000 tWh power consumption milestone
China's electricity consumption reached 10,368 terawatt-hours (tWh) in 2025, a global first. Non-fossil energy now accounts for over 60 per cent of installed capacity, while thermal power output declined for the first time in 10 years.
U.K. to procure record-breaking 8.4 GW offshore wind capacity
The U.K. has released results for the seventh iteration of its Contracts for Differences auctions. The latest round secured 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity – the largest procurement of its kind in British history.
Brooklyn bagel shop saving money with plug-in batteries
Brooklyn's Black Seed Bagels is part of a battery pilot program run by New York–based retail energy provider David Energy. The startup supplied the batteries for free last August and controls exactly when Black Seed's appliances draw on backup power.
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