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Global geothermal industry passes 12,000 MW operational

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The global geothermal industry surpassed 12,000 MW of geothermal power operational, with about 600 MW of new geothermal power coming online globally, according to a year-end update by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA). New project announcements have increased the resource under development to about 30,000 MW.

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US releases signed MOU with Congo and Zambia to strengthen EV battery value chain

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Through this MOU, the United States will support the commitment between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to develop jointly a supply chain for electric vehicle batteries. Zambia is the world’s sixth-largest copper producer, and the second largest cobalt producer in Africa.

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UN report highlights urgent need to tackle impact of EV battery production boom

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In the DRC, this would mean building processing plants and refineries that would add value and, potentially, jobs within the country. UNCTAD also recommends that the industry find ways to reduce its dependence on critical raw materials. Brazilian mine. Agência Brasil/José Cruz. Source: UN.

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