Chile’s National Lithium Strategy is facing criticism from environmentalists and local leaders who say it prioritizes extraction over protection. Experts warn of fragile ecosystems, missing impact assessments, and lack of Indigenous consultation.
President Boric called Chile’s National Lithium Strategy a historic milestone, positioning Codelco to lead lithium production in the Salar de Atacama.
Canada is battling a record-breaking wave of wildfires fueled by extreme heat. Over 17,000 people have been evacuated, and smoke could soon reach Europe.
Published: May 29, 2025 | By: Minener.com Staff Canadian mining company Wealth Minerals has announced it will transfer a 5% ownership stake in its Kuska lithium carbonate project to the Indigenous community of Ollagüe in Chile’s Antofagasta region. The agreement also grants the community the right to appoint one of the five members of the
Spain’s Blackout Sparks Blame Game Between Grid Operator and Utilities Published: May 29, 2025 | By: Minener Staff Madrid — In the wake of the massive blackout that struck Spain on April 28, the country’s leading grid operator and utility companies are trading blame over the cause of the event. Beatriz Corredor, president of Redeia
Spain faces its earliest and most intense heatwave on record, with temperatures soaring up to 40°C—more than 10°C above normal—due to a dry, warm air mass from North Africa.
Diana Furchtgott-Roth, energy adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, claims two solar plants were responsible for Spain’s April blackout and criticizes Europe’s reliance on renewables at a global intelligence forum in Madrid.
A new study finds that penguin guano may cool Antarctica by helping form sun-blocking clouds. But with sea ice melting, this natural cooling mechanism could be at risk.
After an unusually cool and stormy start to May, Spain is now facing a sudden and intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to summer-like levels. Experts warn this may mark the beginning of a new climate pattern.
Spain currently stores around 7.6 GW of energy using pumped hydro, thermal tanks, and emerging battery systems. With a national goal of 22.5 GW by 2030, massive investments in storage—including vanadium flow batteries and solar thermal plants—are underway.