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ACS busca socios para una nueva mina en Alemania de 1.260 millones

La constructora española, a través de Hochtief, controla el 15% de la australiana Vulcan Energy, que ya ha cerrado la financiación del primer yacimiento de 2.200 millones de euros. Leer

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Most Critical Minerals Aren’t Going to the Energy Transition

An Oakland Institute analysis challenges claims that a large increase in mining is an unavoidable cost of replacing fossil fuels.

  • 74% of critical minerals used in non-renewable sectors, not energy transition
  • Nickel demand 83% non-renewable, magnet rare-earth demand 79% non-renewable
  • Recycling rates could cut lithium demand by up to 92% by 2050

Huertas prepares Mapfre's new strategic plan, with a focus on Safety

The insurer will pay $200 million to BlackRock and $150 million to Vanguard for the purchase of Safety, of which they are major shareholders.

  • Antonio Huertas preparing Mapfre's strategic plan with focus on Safety
  • U.S. acquisition of Safety Insurance for 1.352 million euros
  • Strategic plan runs from January 1, 2029, to December 31, 2029

Rising costs threaten Japan's book distribution system

TOKYO -- Japan's publishing distributors are under severe strain due to rising labor and fuel costs, as well as new trucking industry reform legislati

  • Rising labor and fuel costs threaten Japan's book distribution system.
  • New trucking legislation could double delivery costs by 2025.
  • Major distributors Tohan and Nippan Group Holdings report losses in distribution.

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