Chinese investment in Argentina’s lithium sector continues to expand, highlighted by China Union Holdings’ recent $175 million acquisition of Argentum Lithium, a subsidiary of Canadian Lithium Chile, which controls significant stakes in the Arizaro salar in Salta. This deal forms part of broader Chinese capital commitments nearing $3.4 billion across seven lithium projects in Northwest […]
METLEN Energy & Metals finalized the financial closing of its asset sale in Chile, transferring a portfolio of four operational solar plants totaling 588 MW alongside co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 1,610 MWh to Glenfarne Group’s subsidiary. This transaction strengthens Chile’s position as a leading market for hybrid solar
The centenary of quantum mechanics in 2025 has marked a critical turning point as quantum science transitions from theoretical promise to practical application across multiple sectors. Advances in electron manipulation, quantum computing, and spin-selective materials are driving breakthroughs in energy, data storage, and medical technology, positioning quantum innovations as core pillars of the emerging technology
Quantum Science Milestones Propel Technological and Energy Innovations in 2025 Read Post »
Geocycle’s $1.5 million investment in a new urban solid waste treatment line at the Villa Carlos Paz Environmental Center marks a significant advancement in local sustainable waste management. The project integrates advanced sorting technology with circular economy principles, enhancing waste recovery and energy generation capabilities while reducing environmental impact. The initiative positions Villa Carlos Paz
Geocycle, a Holcim Group company, has committed $1.5 million to deploy an advanced Urban Solid Waste (USW) treatment line at the Villa Carlos Paz Environmental Center, marking a significant step in regional sustainability efforts. This initiative enhances waste processing capacity to 38,400 tons annually, integrating circular economy principles by converting waste into clean energy and
The White House has directed US military forces to concentrate almost exclusively on enforcing a “quarantine” targeting Venezuelan oil shipments for at least the next two months, emphasizing economic sanctions over direct military action. This approach signals Washington’s intention to intensify financial pressure on the Maduro regime with the expectation of causing significant economic hardship,
Chilean scientists at SERC Chile have developed an innovative solar thermal plant that stores heat using recycled lithium salts from industrial waste, achieving improved domestic hot water availability and greater efficiency compared to global benchmarks. This technology has potential applications for scaling to community and institutional scales, supported by ongoing optimization efforts incorporating nanotechnology and
Chilean Researchers Advance Solar Thermal Storage Using Lithium Industry Waste Salts Read Post »
Following a 16-day strike that started on December 15, 2025, oil workers in Brazil’s North Fluminense region voted to suspend their industrial action after approving Petrobras’ latest collective bargaining offer. Despite ongoing concerns and unresolved points, the agreement signals a strategic pivot toward dialogue and operational stability, with continued attention on pension deficits and labor
Bolivia’s government has officially removed longstanding fuel subsidies as part of an emergency economic reform aimed at correcting market distortions and curbing corruption. While social media circulated unsubstantiated claims of fuel shortages affecting southern Peru’s border region of Puno, evidence confirms uninterrupted supply there, with supply disruptions limited to Pucallpa in Peru due to internal
