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Rock Tech, BMI sign $200M partnership for N. Ontario lithium converter
Rock Tech, BMI sign $200M partnership for lithium converter
Infrastructure investor BMI Group Inc. plans to invest $200 million into the development of Rock Tech Lithium Inc.'s Red Rock lithium converter, enlarging the partnership between the two Ontario-based companies.
Math for EVs makes sense today: Clean Energy Canada
With gas prices climbing across Canada, Clean Energy Canada says Canadians can avoid pain at the pumps by switching to an electric vehicle (EV), with the help of a federal incentive and affordable Chinese models set to enter the market.
Eni to take $70M stake in Nouveau Monde Graphite
Italy’s Eni has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Quebec-based natural graphite producer Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (NOU-T) for US$70 million, giving it access to a critical material used in battery storage and other energy transition technologies.
BYD to open 20 car dealerships in Canada this year
EV manufacturer BYD Co. is opening some 20 sales locations with partners in Canada this year as the federal government is considering Chinese auto-industry investments to reduce dependence on the United States.
NRC opens call for applicants for e-Auto Challenge
The National Research Council’s (NRC) e-Auto Challenge Program is aimed at providing funding for small- to medium-sized enterprises to stimulate and support innovation in the EV supply chain. This year's challenge will open on April 15.
B.C. misfires with rigid rules for EV sales
OPINION: B.C. continues to freeze out conventional hybrids from its EV sales mandate, treating the Toyota RAV4 hybrid the same under its law as a Ford F-350, even though the tailpipe emissions are far lower for the Toyota.
TPA to offer free EV charging for Earth Week
Toronto Parking Authority (TPA), which operates Green P and manages Canada's largest municipally owned EV charging network, has announced free charging across all 500-plus of its stations in celebration of Earth Week, from April 20 to 24.
UgoWork batteries approved for Linde forklifts
Quebec City-based UgoWork has received approval for its lithium‑ion battery systems to be used with Linde material handling equipment, part of the KION Group, according to the company.
E3 Lithium net loss narrows in 2025
Calgary-based E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL-X) reported a net loss of $6.2 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, an improvement over a loss of $9.7 million for 2024.
Eavor recognized at Clean Tech Breakthrough Awards
Calgary-based geothermal energy company Eavor Technologies was selected for Overall CleanTech Innovation of the Year at the third annual CleanTech Breakthrough Awards program. The program recognizes standout climate and clean technology companies, products and services around the globe.
Researchers using bacteria to extract critical minerals
A Sudbury, Ont. pilot facility operated by MIRARCO Mining Innovation is testing how microbes can break down mine tailings and release critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt and copper in a process known as bioleaching.
Ontario electricity system to add 14 new solar, wind projects
Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is giving long-term energy generation contracts to 12 new solar and two wind projects. The IESO says the prices secured for the new projects are lower than other weighted average prices for the two renewables.
U.S. battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy
Massachusetts-based Ascend Elements, which specializes in reprocessing old batteries into cathode material at a factory in Georgia, has raised more than US$1.1 billion in equity and grants since its founding in 2015. It filed for bankruptcy on Thursday.
How the Trump administration’s climate math doesn’t add up
COLUMN: If you look at the U.S.’s justification for scrapping environmental protections, it always comes back to money. Officials justify these moves with estimates that almost always avoid or downplay the stunning costs of letting climate change continue unchecked.
Australia to fast-track 1.5 GW green hydrogen project
The 1.5-gigawatt (GW) Murchison Green Hydrogen project in Western Australia has been selected for fast-track approval under the national government’s new Investor Front Door pilot program. The project is being developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
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