New Findings Impact Renewables, Batteries, and Transmission Metals
This has important implications not just for renewables and batteries but also for materials used in transmission lines such as copper and aluminium.
China's LNG Demand Stalls, Shifts to Domestic and Pipeline Sources
Don't expect China's LNG demand to bounce back from the Middle East turmoil 🇨🇳🚢 China gets a quarter of its LNG from the world's biggest export plant in Qatar.. which remains offline. To makeup for the shortfall, China is expected to...
Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Tax Cuts, and Deregulation Restored
So now the strait is open all of the fossil fuel subsidies, fossil tax cuts and weakening of environmental regulations wil be set back to normal, right?
Teen Builds 1,000 Data Glasses, Fuels Robot Training Boom
One of the reasons I haven't been doing a whole lot of videos here is I've been meeting with companies behind the scenes in the robotics world, particularly those who are collecting data (video data from glasses, from sensor arrays,...
White‑hat Access to Frontier AI Pre‑empts Cyber Threats
I’m waaaay out of my depth here, but I think the cyber security threat of increasingly powerful AI (like that of the recent Claude Mythos model) can be addressed like so: 1.) The frontier labs developing these newest models give access...
Japan, Australia Forge Graphite Anode Supply Chain
Japan and Australia are building a graphite anode supply chain to strengthen battery materials security and reduce import dependence. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/japan-australia-graphite-anode-supply.html
Countries Prioritize Clean Transition over Chinese EV Origins
Every time there's chart on here showing some mid sized or small country with a hockey stick curve of EV or e-bus adoption -- and there will be more -- it is almost always because they care more about the...
Lithium Reverses ApoE4 Cellular Deficits, Merits AD Trials
https://t.co/r6JzHA1RxM with ApoE4/E4 from a sporadic Alzheimer's disease patient "Given the drug's demonstrated efficacy in reversing ApoE4-driven cellular vulnerabilities, lithium salt warrants further investigation for the treatment of AD." https://t.co/r6JzHA1RxM https://t.co/v2lE0XhN7n
Harrison Ford Returns for Season 4 After Optimistic Finale
‘Shrinking’ Creator Confirms Harrison Ford Will Return for Season 4 as Show’s Grief Storyline Ends With ‘An Incredibly Optimistic and Happy’ Finale https://t.co/gAv85VpIRR via @variety
AI Now a Core Pillar of Defense Strategy
AI is becoming central to modern defense strategy. Arthur Mensch argues that without AI, military systems risk becoming obsolete, underscoring how critical the technology is for security and sovereignty. The implication is clear. Control over AI is no longer just economic, it...
Spider Robot Prints Entire House in 24 Hours
Meet Charlotte: The Spider #Robot That Can #3D Print a House in 24 Hours by @spaceandtech_ #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/cPPkl7iYaT
Media's Duty vs Clickbait: Why False Stories Spread
There are two interesting questions here: 1. The obligation: Do media get to transmit things they should know are false? 2. The motivation: Do they do it for political reasons or just because it creates more clicks?
Hydrogen Stations Vanish as Subsidies End, EVs Thrive
“Yet another hydrogen filling station in Germany is closing after ten years. This is likely to coincide exactly with the end of the grant period. Battery-electric cars run on green electricity, hydrogen cars on subsidies...” 🇩🇪 #alwaysbecharging ⚡️⚡️⚡️ @CoalDead @technikjuli https://t.co/nMSZI8O4bI
Energy Prices Plunge Despite Uncertain Hormuz Reopening
Brent crude oil: -15% TTF nat gas: -18% German power: -5% (and below pre-war) Asian coal: -1% (And yes, the Strait of Hormuz has yet to actually reopen, and we don’t know for sure what the ceasefire means in practical terms for SoH energy...
New Zimbabwe Notes Spark Exchange Rate Surge, Spark Controversy
According to Newsday, the release of the New Bank Notes caused a SPIKE in the exchange rate from 1:26 to 1:40 …. Why are @TrevorNcube’s publications always selling negative FAKE NEWS? Surely the @ReserveBankZIM should seek a retraction, this is how...
India Becomes World's #2 Music Streaming Market
Lumiate says India is now the second-largest music streaming market behind the U.S., with 489.9 billion streams clocked in 2025. India is also the largest market for ad-supported streaming in Asia, with 84% streaming share coming from that channel. https://t.co/tIxk1tPtde
US Leverages Oil Dominance for Global Influence
So this is how 5D chess is played: US produces more oil than it consumes US just got control of world largest reserve (Venezuela) US agrees to Iran oil toll charge to Europe, Asia, Australia etc in exchange for a Ceasefire 😉😉😉 https://t.co/CjILj9Ul2a
Tesla Autopilot Shows Unexplained Red Hands, Odd Behaviors
Tesla Self-Driving threw up red hands for no good reason and exhibited some other strange behaviors on this drive in Los Angeles https://t.co/DlhmeXUZ3T
European Gas Prices Drop 20% After US‑Iran Ceasefire
EUROPEAN GAS PRICES FALL AS MUCH AS 20% ON US-IRAN CEASEFIRE 🚨🚨 About 20% of global LNG traversed Hormuz before the war. But not a single shipment has been exported from the region in over a month https://t.co/zFjTxnnhra
Mythos Threat: Few Firms Hold Power, China Closing Gap
In different hands, Mythos would be an unprecedented cyberweapon I am not sure how we deal with this, except to note a narrow window where we know only 3 companies could be at this level of capability. But it may be...
ChatGPT Introduces Ads to Fund Free Service
ChatGPT has announced the introduction of advertisements within its platform, marking a significant shift in its user experience. This new revenue model aims to balance free use with sustainability. Read more: https://t.co/UgTEWz3Z1Y @wearetenet
Earthquake‑ and Hurricane‑Proof Micro Home with AI & Solar
#WhatsNext? This micro home is earthquake and hurricane proof. Comes with an #AI assistant and solar panel if you wish. (GigGadgets) #Innovation https://t.co/1a2sJDwbku
Watch World Cup Live On Singapore Airlines Flights
Passengers flying with Singapore Airlines during the FIFA World Cup 2026 can watch matches live in-flight via Sport 24 on KrisWorld Live TV from June 11 to July 19. The service is available on all of SIA’s Boeing 787-10 and...
New Hormuz Showdown Mirrors Nasser’s Suez Humiliation
1956: Abdel Nasser Suez victory & UK-France humiliation. 2026: Iran & (China) Hormuz victory & Dollar system humiliation. To be reviewed in 2 weeks.
Tesla's 14.3: Humanlike Self-Driving Saves Your Time
Introducing Tesla Self-Driving 14.3: Self-Driving that doesn't waste your time The most humanlike self-driving you've ever experienced https://t.co/oGeokakWBg
Higher Prices Slash Doritos Sales Despite Intense Flavor
Price increases tank Doritos sales even though: "A single Dorito has more extreme nacho flavor than a peasant in the 1400s would get in his whole lifetime." https://t.co/cEFaC1yu9b
Weekday Ferries Cancelled Due to Crew Shortage, Buses Substitute
Park Island Transport Company has announced the temporary cancellation of six weekday ferry services starting from Wednesday, with the routes to be covered by alternative bus arrangements. Services on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays will not be affected. The company...
Low Ad Strength Delivers Highest ROAS, Ignore Metrics
It’s eye-opening to see that 'Poor' Ad Strength ads actually yielded the best ROAS (327.65%) in this study of 20,000 accounts. Don't let Google's structural completeness metrics distract you from real bottom-line efficiency. #DigitalMarketing #PerformanceMarketing https://t.co/BQDpHJJtWL
AI Drives Core Functions in 6G Network Design
6G network design puts AI at the center of spectrum, routing, and fault management https://t.co/tCotgKHEBN https://t.co/p5zJLt5yX8
Anthropic's Rapid Expansion Rivals Google, Meta Footprints
Anthropic from startup to dominant tenant ... fast ▫️Grew from <18K SF in 2023 to 900K+ SF today ▫️Now rivals legacy tech footprints once held by tenants like Google and Meta ▫️Closing in on OpenAI’s 1M+ SF presence https://t.co/DiRErE4ewp
Chinese, Russian, Korean Firms Cash in on Iran Rebuild
Multibillion $$ Bonanza for Chinese, Russian & South Korean companies rebuilding Iran factories, railways and nuclear facilities
Military Spending Spurs Defense and Rare Earth Investment Boom
Regal Partners boss tips defence stocks, rare earths as military trillions fuel next investment super cycle https://t.co/6ahsU0eU1G
Japan Loosens Privacy Rules to Become AI Development Haven
Japan relaxes privacy laws to make itself the ‘easiest country to develop AI’ https://t.co/TVnDNb7oW5 https://t.co/LwIp1Fsy1m
Albemarle Cuts Staff as Kemerton Refinery Goes Idle
Albemarle down to skeleton staff as Kemerton lithium hydroxide refinery shifts to care and maintenance https://t.co/xAP16KM6t1
Chiyoda Eyes Return to Qatar LNG Plant Post‑ceasefire
Japan’s Chiyoda says it is considering resuming construction work on Qatar’s massive LNG export plant after the ceasefire ⚠️ 🇶🇦 Chiyoda’s potential return to Ras Laffan will raise hopes for the wider facility, which was evacuated over a month ago https://t.co/DvOA4L4Ilm
Jet Fuel Supply May Need Months to Rebound Post-Hormuz Reopening
IATA chief says jet fuel supply could take months to recover after Hormuz reopening https://t.co/9qcnn6QlNE
Supra Secures $2M to Recycle Gallium, Scandium for US Supply
Supra launched with $2mn to develop gallium and scandium waste recovery technology for US critical mineral supply. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/gallium-and-scandium-waste-recovery.html
Mexico's Banco Plata: $550M Revenue, 200% YoY Growth
Banco Plata (@bancoplatamx) is Mexico's answer to Nubank. They are crushing it and no one is talking about them. - $550+ million annualized revenue growing >200% YoY - 4 year old company - core product is a credit card (same place Nubank...
Fast Breeder Reactor Marks 20 Years Toward Clean Indian Energy
Congratulations to all scientists and engineers who have worked for over two decades to achieve this milestone. The fast breeder reactor is critical to securing long-term clean & affordable energy for a surging Bharat. Most important to prioritize safe disposal...
Hormuz Crisis Ended; Pundits Still Stuck in Denial
The Hormuz crisis is over, but most energy pundits still have not gotten the memo, as they suffer from the Fauci Syndrome.
Kipushi Zinc to Boost US Critical Minerals Stockpile
Ivanhoe’s Kipushi zinc concentrate could support US critical minerals stockpiling through a proposed Mercuria and Gécamines deal. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/kipushi-zinc-concentrate-could-link-drc.html
Permitting Delays Could Add 10% to Renewable Costs
Federal permitting delays in the US could drive cost of renewable energy deployment up by 10% #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/LgTIWGTc8V
800 Oil Tankers Await Hormuz Reopening in Gulf
POV: The 800 oil tankers stuck in the Gulf when the Strait of Hormuz opens up again. https://t.co/jmhUZYYjld
Iranian Trade Vessels Near Toll Booth, Not Strait Opening
Two ships are heading towards the Iran Toll Booth - between Qeshm and Larak Islands. The ships are the 37k ton, St Kitts-Nevis flagged bulk carrier, which just loaded at Busheur, Iran and is sailing for India. The other is the...
Legacy Media Embraces Fraud Investigations After Nick Shirley’s Shift
Now that @nickshirleyy made it acceptable to investigate fraud, the legacy media is finally jumping on the opportunity.
Read Iran's 10‑point List Before Trusting Trump's Optimism
Do yourself a favour and actually read Iran's 10-point conditions list that Trump optimistically referred to as a "basis for negotiations"
Solar Project Abandoned After Missed Start Deadline
Contentious solar project scrapped after work fails to start on time #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/wqgJPtE1lm https://t.co/lgGiaLncUS
Iran Demands Hormuz Control, US Withdrawal, Sanctions Lift
Iran’s 10-point proposal. (Google translation) The ten points in the proposed Iranian plan, according to a statement from the Iranian Supreme National Security Council: 1. Regulating traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the Iranian armed forces, thereby giving Iran a...
Markets Price Future, Not Just Current Data
As we navigate the next couple of weeks it’s quite important to delineate in your brain between energy analysts/economists who focus on static known variables vs traders that are focused on market impact and rates of change into the future...
Watching Strait of Hormuz Traffic Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty
Lots of conflicting messages about the proposed ceasefire between the US and Iran. I am waiting to see if there is any movement of ships into the Strait of Hormuz and not through Iran's Toll Booth. https://t.co/poGvHY51S7