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Lithion Tech. begins construction of Quebec mineral extraction plant
Lithion begins construction of Que. mineral extraction plant
Lithion Technologies has begun construction work on its first commercial-scale mineral extraction plant in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Que., a prelude to a projected billion-dollar expansion program for the Montreal-based company.
Colliers sustainability report shows green strategy progress
Colliers is making progress in its commitment to building a more sustainable future, according to its 2023 Global Sustainability Report which identifies several key areas of improvement across the ESG spectrum.
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FLO secures $136M in Series E equity financing
Electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and equipment developer FLO announced the largest equity financing in its history. Quebec City-based FLO, which has a charging network that spans North America, has secured $136 million in long-term capital.
dynaCERT acquires 15% ownership of Cipher Neutron
Toronto-based manufacturer and distributor of carbon emission reduction tech dynaCERT Inc. (DYA-T) has announced an initial acquisition totalling 15 per cent of fellow Toronto-headquarterd company Cipher Neutron Inc., which produces electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
Gibson Energy inks deal with Canada Growth Fund
Calgary-based Gibson Energy Inc. (GEI-T), a company proposing to use carbon capture and storage technology to create clean electricity from landfill waste, has become the second to secure a carbon price backstop contract through the Canada Growth Fund.
PlasCred Circular Innovations announces Q1 results
Calgary-based plastic waste upcycler PlasCred Circular Innovations Inc. (PLAS-CN) has released its Q1 2024 financial and operating results. Highlights include net loss and comprehensive loss of $662,689; and total assets of $1,859,651.
PyroGenesis to deliver GHG-reducing system for Que. plant
PyroGenesis Canada (PYR-T), which uses plasma for environmentally friendly applications, says its subsidiary, Pyro Green-Gas, has signed contracts totaling $2.5 million for engineering, design and fabrication of a greenhouse gas (GHG)-reducing system for Quebec's Varennes carbon recycling plant.
Recurrent Energy inaugurates solar complex in Brazil
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q) has announced the inauguration of the 446-megawatt peak Marangatu Solar Complex in Brasileira, Brazil. SPIC owns 70 per cent of the project, while Recurrent Energy owns the remaining 30 per cent.
Funding aims to improve Cda.'s EV battery supply chain
The federal government announced two investments of $5 million each to the Mining Innovation Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corp. and Electra Battery Materials Corp. (ELBM-X) to support the critical minerals sector in Canada, and in Northern Ontario specifically.
Winners of the 2024 CAGBC Awards
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) unveiled the 2024 winners of the CAGBC Awards during the Building Lasting Change conference in Toronto. The annual awards celebrate the innovative projects, teams, and individuals making positive contributions to Canada’s green building sector.
HOOPP announces 2024 LEAP award winners
This week, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) recognized the achievements of 10 real estate property managers at the 13th annual LEAP awards. Winners include: SHAPE, GWL Realty Advisors Inc., Triovest and GID Industrial Investment Management LLC.
Electricity council urges faster move toward net-zero goals
The Canada Electricity Advisory Council is calling for Ottawa to move with both greater urgency and greater flexibility, in pursuit of a non-emitting grid capable of meeting power demand expected to double or even triple in the coming decades.
Diamond Schmitt appoints new director of sustainability
Lisa Prime has been named Diamond Schmitt’s new director of sustainability, guiding the Toronto-based architecture firm’s sustainability approach, driving strategy, education and analysis of benefit on projects across all sectors.
City of Ottawa needs to hurry up on climate change
OPINION: While many of us have made personal efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, we know that real results demand collective endeavour. The June report from the city’s auditor general suggests that we're at risk of not succeeding in Ottawa.
Waterloo region falls behind on plan to cut GHGs 50% by 2030
Waterloo region needs to scale up its climate actions if it wants to achieve its target of 50 per cent reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, local community organization ClimateActionWR says.
Canada's tallest timber structure: UofT's Academic Wood Tower
The University of Toronto's 14-storey Academic Wood Tower is set to become the tallest academic timber structure in Canada and one of the tallest mass timber and steel hybrid buildings in North America.
China is dominating the EV market — how will Canada respond?
Ever since the United States said it will slap steep tariffs on Chinese EVs last month, attention has turned to whether the Trudeau government will follow suit. It’s a question experts and insiders say is fraught with concerns.
IEA expects global clean energy investment to hit $2T in 2024
Global investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure is set to hit $2 trillion this year, twice the amount going into fossil fuels, an International Energy Agency (IEA) report showed.
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