Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources is accelerating efforts to attract private investment in its growing mining, petrochemical, and green energy sectors, with new institutional reforms and international cooperation on the horizon.
Javier Milei and Emmanuel Macron strengthened Argentina–France cooperation on lithium and copper extraction, nuclear energy, and the Mercosur–EU trade deal during a meeting at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, despite their opposing views on climate change.
In response to global supply risks, the European Union has launched an ambitious plan to mine, process, and recycle its own critical raw materials — but can it balance independence with sustainability?
Spain is open to extending the life of the Almaraz nuclear plant, with negotiations centered on a short-term timeline and fiscal relief for energy firms.
Italy strengthens its strategic energy partnership with Kazakhstan through trade, renewables, and critical mineral cooperation, with over $19.9 billion in bilateral trade in 2024 alone.
With Argentina’s federal government halting new public works under President Javier Milei, oil and mining companies — backed by provincial governors — are pushing for privatized infrastructure development to sustain Vaca Muerta, lithium mining, and agriculture.
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
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.
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.
Two back-to-back power outages in southern France, including during the Cannes Film Festival, raise alarms over sabotage and weaknesses in the country’s critical energy infrastructure.