A fundamental choice for Critical Minerals development: "Fascism or radical democracy?"

The global demand for critical minerals like lithium and copper is surging, but how we attempt to quickly extract them, argues Katherine Teh , Executive Chairman of Spektrum Development , presents a fundamental choice: embrace authoritarian tactics that disregard communities or pursue transparent, consent-based development. In this pivotal moment, the stakes are high-ranging, from environmental destruction to lost economic potential. Which path should be chosen? Katherine Teh of Spektrum Development addressing the 2024 ACFID Conference WE ARE AT a crossroads in the energy transition. The gap between what the mining industry promises and what it delivers has been widening, creating not only delays but the potential for significant socio-economic and environmental risks. As the demand for critical minerals like copper, graphite, and lithium increases, we’re facing mounting challenges in securing these resources quickly enough to support the transition to renewable energy. The Problem...

Report: Vietnam to build 90 new coal-fired power stations

Vietnam plans to build 90 coal-fired plants over the next 15 years because the economically booming nation has undergone frequent energy shortages, recently exacerbated by drought that diminished the output of the country's hydroelectric dams.

The government  reportedly stated it will invest $83 billion to build the coal plants, which will double the country's energy production by 2020, providing over 100,000 megawatts.