December 20, 2025

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Flawed Fish and Wildlife Service Opinion Underestimates Effects on Threatened Species WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Sierra Club, represented by its…

Gold prices could surge to as high as $4,900 per ounce by 2026, according to a bullish forecast by Goldman Sachs, which cites a powerful mix of macroeconomic, geopolitical, and structural demand factors supporting the precious metal. In…

India and Russia are advancing plans to develop joint ventures in critical minerals and rare earth elements, strengthening cooperation in strategic resource sectors vital for clean energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. The…

Copper prices surged toward the $12,000-per-tonne mark as base metals staged a broad-based rally, driven by tightening supply conditions and renewed optimism around global industrial demand. The rally reflects growing confidence in…

Chile’s financial market regulator has approved the lithium partnership between state-owned miner Codelco and private lithium producer SQM, just hours after announcing an audit related to the transaction. The swift approval marks a…

Vedanta Resources is planning to raise a loan of $500 million as part of its ongoing financial strategy to strengthen liquidity and support its business requirements. The proposed fundraising reflects the company’s efforts to manage debt…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has quietly, for those who may not be aware, updated its guidance on how broker-dealers handle cryptocurrencies, making it easier for Wall Street giants like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The EV news of the week, without a doubt, was Ford’s big pullback of its EV plans. It was disappointing, and perhaps even a bit shocking. Yes, following…

Bitcoin’s recent momentum has hit a formidable barrier, with the price struggling to push past the $93,000 mark. After a rapid $3,000 surge on December 17, the rally was just as quickly erased, highlighting a frustrating pattern for…

After a month of sluggish price action, investors are asking what’s next for Bitcoin. The world’s top crypto is down 5.5% in December, struggling to find a clear direction. To cut through the noise, some traders are looking at a…