One-third (32%) of global semiconductor production could be at risk within a decade unless industry adapts to climate change, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report.

Supplies of critical minerals, such as copper, that are needed to manufacture electronics are facing ‘painful disruptions’ in coming years due to export restrictions from a small handful of countries that control the bulk of the supply, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.

Researchers at the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials in London are working to find ways to meet our global demand for copper while minimising environmental harm.

The Recycle Your Electricals campaign is encouraging UK households to go ‘urban mining” and recycle unused cables, phone chargers and other old tech to help stave off a looming shortage of copper.

A Birmingham-based rare earth magnet recycling plant aims to reduce the UK’s reliance on imports and cut carbon emissions.

A promising new method could transform how uranium is recovered from challenging wastewater streams, according to a study.

The government has launched a strategy aiming to reduce the UK’s reliance on critical minerals and rare earths imported from Chi

Mining metal-rich nodules on the ocean floor could help meet critical mineral shortages, but a new study warns it may have profo

Up to three million low-skilled UK jobs could disappear by 2035 as automation and AI grow, according to a new report from the Na

The UK risks “falling behind” in the global space race unless government funding and a more robust strategy are implemented to catch up with rivals like the US, Japan and France, a report from a House of Lords committee has found.

All English regions and the three devolved nations have seen manufacturing output rise back above 2019 levels for the first time, according to a report from Make UK.

British industry has urged the Chancellor to slash electricity prices and boost the economy and the net zero transition.

It has been announced that the Future Homes Standard will mandate that most new homes built from 2028 must include on-site renewable energy generation as standard.

Decommissioning nuclear power plants is a long and complex process and presents radiation challenges that often necessitate the use of robots to minimise the risk to humans on site.

Electricity is increasingly powering our lives but we need more of it and fast

Rapid decarbonisation efforts are seeing countries around the world increasing the share of energy that comes from renewable sources.

Danish energy company Ørsted has said it will discontinue the 2.4GW Hornsea 4 project ‘in its current form’ due to increasing supply chain costs, higher interest rates and construction risks.

A report by the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL) outlines the crucial challenges that must be addressed to boost the hydrogen economy and support the UK in reaching its net zero goals.

Norwegian chemical company Yara International has introduced the largest green hydrogen and green ammonia production facility in Europe at Herøya Industrial Park, Norway.

Of the top five western European economies – France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK – the UK government has invested the least in green spending, and also comes out worst in terms of per capita green energy investment.

Mining metal-rich nodules on the ocean floor could help meet critical mineral shortages, but a new study warns it may have profo

Australia and the US have signed an $8.5bn deal that will see Australia supplying the US with critical minerals amid China’s clampdown on rare earth exports.

The mass roll-out of renewable energy generators in the UK can be achieved without a major increase in mining for critical minerals, a new analysis claims.

One-third (32%) of global semiconductor production could be at risk within a decade unless industry adapts to climate change, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report.

Network Rail is introducing quantum navigation technologies that can measure the position of trains with extreme precision.

A mothballed factory in Teeside that produced carbon dioxide (CO2) for industrial purposes will be reopened with £100m in govern

OpenAI has confirmed it will shut down its AI video generation platform Sora after just two years as the firm looks to refocus its resources on its core product ChatGPT.

Battery electric HGVs could become a viable alternative for long-distance and heavy-duty applications by the mid-2030s, according to a new study.

The UK’s offshore oil and gas industry risks missing its 2040 targets despite cutting production emissions for a fifth year running, says the North Sea Transition Authority.

Researchers at the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials in London are working to find ways to meet our global demand for copper while minimising environmental harm.

Norway has suspended plans to open up its seabed and start giving licences for deep-sea mining in 2025.

Oil giant BP has announced that as part of its cost-saving ambitions it has “focused its portfolio”, which includes killing off 18 early-stage hydrogen projects.

Battery electric HGVs could become a viable alternative for long-distance and heavy-duty applications by the mid-2030s, according to a new study.

The UK government is piloting social media bans, time limits and digital curfews in the homes of 300 teenagers to inform a national consultation on children’s online safety.

It has been announced that the Future Homes Standard will mandate that most new homes built from 2028 must include on-site renewable energy generation as standard.

The High Speed Two railway project could see trains running 16% slower in a bid to drive down spiralling costs and delivery times.