May 2026

On May 9, the first production line Zijin Longking LK220E battery electric mining trucks left the company factory in Longyang City, Fujian Province, China, plus there was a signing ceremony for a new contract relating to the larger battery…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate voted to approve the nomination of ex-congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management by a vote of…

In the frozen expanse of Finland, the relentless pace of 24/7 mining operations places high demand on equipment and technology. Temperatures plunge to –40°C, working patterns stretch long and machinery is pushed to its limits in one of…

In CLARITY Act news today, the US Senate Banking Committee released the full 309-page text of the CLARITY Act just after midnight on May 11, 2026, ahead of a Thursday committee hearing, and for the first time, stablecoin holders can see…

A culture of shared responsibility and strong frontline engagement has helped De Beers achieve the lowest safety incident rate in its 135-year history, the company says. De Beers reported a total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) of…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Washington, DC — On Friday, Toyota Motor reported its earnings for the fiscal year ending in March 2026. Toyota sold approximately 9.6 million units globally…

BHP and Rio Tinto have issued new guidance on improving tailings dewatering and management, following the formation of a Tailings Management Consortium (TMC). This work has the potential to reduce the safety risks and environmental…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Today we mark the formal introduction of Ford Energy. For the better part of a year, we have operated quietly to build a foundation for this business. We…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. As the global auto industry rapidly shifts toward EVs, new analysis warns that Europe risks forfeiting a major industrial opportunity. Scaling back EU car…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Washington, D.C. — Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would allow data centers, power plants, and industrial facilities to begin…