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Commodities https://www.benzinga.com/views/taxonomy/term/36240 en US Strikes Iran After Drone Intercepts Near Strait of Hormuz https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/06/53046142/us-strikes-iran-after-drone-intercepts-near-strait-of-hormuz?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>The U.S. launched strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance sites after intercepting drones near the Strait of Hormuz, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/06/52962143/dow-futures-fall-after-us-strikes-on-iranian-site-near-hormuz-as-trump-dismisses-claims-of-stalled-peace-talks-oil-climbs-above-95">marking the latest escalation</a> in the three-month conflict that continues to threaten global energy markets and regional stability.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>US Strikes Follow Drone Interceptions Near Strait Of Hormuz</strong></h2> <p>The U.S. military said Saturday it shot down four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz before launching retaliatory strikes against surveillance and radar facilities in Goruk and Qeshm Island, two strategic locations overlooking the critical shipping corridor.</p> <p><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><br /> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Moments ago, CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz. The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. U.S. forces subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and…</p> <p>— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2063030319490744715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2026</a></p></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> <p></p></figure></p> <p>A U.S. official told Reuters that military assessments suggested the drones were aimed at regional maritime traffic moving through the waterway, one of the ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/06/53046142/us-strikes-iran-after-drone-intercepts-near-strait-of-hormuz?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=US Strikes Iran After Drone Intercepts Near Strait of Hormuz>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> benznews Iran-Israel War News Strait of Hormuz Commodities Politics Global Media News Commodities Politics Global Media Benzinga Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:08:44 +0000 Ananya Gairola 53046142 at https://www.benzinga.com Re: TriWest IV's Holdings in Source Energy Services Ltd. https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53045867/re-triwest-ivs-holdings-in-source-energy-services-ltd?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">CALGARY, AB</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /CNW/ - TriWest Capital Partners IV (US), L.P., SES Sand Holdings (Canada) LP, SES Sand Holdings 2 (Canada) LP and SES Sand Holdings 3 (Canada) LP Inc. (collectively "<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">TriWest IV</b>") of Calgary, Alberta announced that TriWest IV has disposed of 500,000 common shares ("<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Common Shares</b>") in the capital of Source Energy Services Ltd. (the "<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Corporation</b>"). </p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The transactions were conducted over the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange on June 5, 2026. ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53045867/re-triwest-ivs-holdings-in-source-energy-services-ltd?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Re: TriWest IV's Holdings in Source Energy Services Ltd.>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Banking/Financial Services Oil Utilities Commodities Press Releases Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:03:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53045867 at https://www.benzinga.com The City of Hallandale Beach Among 10 Finalists for Climate Protection from US Conference of Mayors; Cloud Receives Small City Award https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53045520/the-city-of-hallandale-beach-among-10-finalists-for-climate-protection-from-us-conference-of-mayor?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla.</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4705582-1&h=2572159653&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hallandalebeachfl.gov%2F&a=The+City+of+Hallandale+Beach" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">The City of Hallandale Beach</a> was recognized as a finalist in the Small City category of the 2026 Mayors' Climate Protection Awards, receiving an Honorable Mention Award for the City's leadership in sustainability through the launch of the Cloud, the City's zero-emission electric bus fleet.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Among just 12 mayors nationwide recognized during the 2026 Mayors' Climate Protection Awards, City of Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper accepted the honor during the opening of the 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, marking the 20th anniversary of the awards program.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">"This national recognition reflects Hallandale Beach's commitment to investing in innovative solutions that improve quality of life while reducing our environmental footprint," said Mayor Cooper. "The Cloud demonstrates that cities of any size can lead by ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53045520/the-city-of-hallandale-beach-among-10-finalists-for-climate-protection-from-us-conference-of-mayor?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=The City of Hallandale Beach Among 10 Finalists for Climate Protection from US Conference of Mayors; Cloud Receives Small City Award>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Awards Environmental Products & Services Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53045520 at https://www.benzinga.com Europe's competitiveness hinges on integrated industrial electrification, new Eurelectric report shows https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53045377/europes-competitiveness-hinges-on-integrated-industrial-electrification-new-eurelectric-report-sho?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">HELSINKI</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 3, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ --<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Electrification already represents a competitiveness advantage for Europe, but scaling up requires better alignment across system levels, according to a </b><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.eurelectric.org/publications/industrial-electrification-power-couples/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">new Eurelectric report</b></a><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> launched today at the Power Summit. Drawing on evidence from 61 companies and 30 concrete projects, the report identifies what makes an industrial project successful and what holds back deployment. A new model emerged: "Power Couples" – a replicable electrification strategy that boosts competitiveness by aligning market signals, grid infrastructure, investment frameworks and policy.</b></p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2778763/Eurelectric_Logo.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><br /> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2778763/Eurelectric_Logo.jpg" title="Eurelectric logo (PRNewsfoto/Eurelectric)" alt="Eurelectric logo (PRNewsfoto/Eurelectric)" /><br /> ...</a></p></div><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53045377/europes-competitiveness-hinges-on-integrated-industrial-electrification-new-eurelectric-report-sho?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Europe's competitiveness hinges on integrated industrial electrification, new Eurelectric report shows>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> alternative energies analysis Economic news Electrical Utilities Environmental Products & Services Polls & Research Surveys trends Utilities Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53045377 at https://www.benzinga.com PPL Electric Utilities confirms continued support for rate case settlement following PUC approval https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53043304/ppl-electric-utilities-confirms-continued-support-for-rate-case-settlement-following-puc-approval?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">ALLENTOWN, Pa.</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Electric Utilities is pleased to report that, following the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's approval of its distribution rate case settlement with a minor modification, all parties to the joint settlement have reaffirmed their support and do not intend to withdraw.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Company has submitted a letter to the rate case docket (R-2025-3057164) reflecting this continued support among stakeholders.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">"We appreciate the parties' ongoing commitment to working constructively throughout this extensive review and for representing their constituents so effectively," said Christine Martin, President of PPL ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53043304/ppl-electric-utilities-confirms-continued-support-for-rate-case-settlement-following-puc-approval?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=PPL Electric Utilities confirms continued support for rate case settlement following PUC approval>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Electrical Utilities Oil PPL Utilities Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53043304 at https://www.benzinga.com Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for World Environment Day https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53040491/samuel-de-champlain-bridge-special-illumination-for-world-environment-day?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">MONTREAL</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /CNW/ - Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in green from sunset to 10 p.m. to celebrate World Environment Day.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Note: After 10 p.m., the architectural lighting ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53040491/samuel-de-champlain-bridge-special-illumination-for-world-environment-day?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for World Environment Day>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Utilities Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53040491 at https://www.benzinga.com The Government of Canada invests $15 million in one of Saskatchewan's largest solar projects https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53040490/the-government-of-canada-invests-15-million-in-one-of-saskatchewans-largest-solar-projects?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">ESTEVAN, SK</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /CNW/ - To become a clean energy superpower, the Government of Canada is investing in clean energy projects that will ensure that our grid can provide reliable and affordable power across the country, create jobs and economic growth, and reduce emissions.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Today, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Turning Sun Solar Project in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Member of Parliament Terry Duguid, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, celebrated construction beginning at the 100-MW, utility-scale facility and announced $15 million in federal funding for the project. </p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Turning Sun Solar project is one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the province of Saskatchewan and one of the largest renewable energy projects currently under construction in Canada. Located on the traditional territory of the Ocean Man Nakoda Nation, it has 10 percent Indigenous ownership and, once operational, will power the equivalent of 25,000 homes. It will increase renewable energy sovereignty and availability in Saskatchewan while reducing costs for consumers.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Today's announcement builds on the upcoming national electricity strategy, which will double Canada's grid by 2050 and support reliable, affordable, clean and sovereign power for all Canadians. By supporting projects like Turning Sun Solar, we are strengthening Saskatchewan's grid while building a more resilient future for all. Together with Indigenous partners, we are expanding clean energy and ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53040490/the-government-of-canada-invests-15-million-in-one-of-saskatchewans-largest-solar-projects?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=The Government of Canada invests $15 million in one of Saskatchewan's largest solar projects>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> alternative energies Environmental Products & Services green technology Oil Utilities Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53040490 at https://www.benzinga.com How Waste Management Expert David Button of South San Francisco Explains Recycling Bin Rules for HelloNation https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53039651/how-waste-management-expert-david-button-of-south-san-francisco-explains-recycling-bin-rules-for-h?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- What actually belongs in your recycling bin? That's the focus of a HelloNation article that helps clear up common confusion about proper recycling habits in the City of South San Francisco and surrounding communities. The article provides detailed guidance on <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">recycling bins</b>, which <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">recyclable items</b> are accepted, and why keeping materials <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">clean and dry</b> is essential to the recycling process. It features insights from David Button of South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc. and is available as<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4705463-1&h=2673906616&u=https%3A%2F%2Fhellonation.com%2Fmag%2FCA%2FSouth_San_Francisco%2F21535%3Fpage_id%3D498329&a=%C2%A0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"> </a><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4705463-1&h=3070774663&u=https%3A%2F%2Fhellonation.com%2Fmag%2FCA%2FSouth_San_Francisco%2F21535%3Fpage_id%3D498329&a=a+HelloNation+article" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">a HelloNation article</a>.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" title="Amanda Bortoli, Outreach Specialist "><iframe xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="PlayMedia_1" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1858501/HN-Amanda_Bortoli-_Outreach_Specialist.mp4?id=OA2685025" width="560" height="325" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The article explains that <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">South San Francisco</b> follows the same recycling standards as nearby cities like Brisbane and Millbrae. This consistency helps reduce confusion, especially for those who move between areas or work in one city and live in another. The basic rule: recycling only works when the right items are placed in the right condition inside recycling bins.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For paper and <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">cardboard</b>, the article notes that these materials must be clean and dry. Items like newspapers, flattened boxes, magazines, and paper bags are accepted, but any food residue or moisture can ruin entire batches. When these items are wet or soiled, they can break down ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53039651/how-waste-management-expert-david-button-of-south-san-francisco-explains-recycling-bin-rules-for-h?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=How Waste Management Expert David Button of South San Francisco Explains Recycling Bin Rules for HelloNation>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Environmental Products & Services Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53039651 at https://www.benzinga.com South Coast AQMD Approves Largest-Ever Award for Zero-Emission Switcher Locomotives https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53039519/south-coast-aqmd-approves-largest-ever-award-for-zero-emission-switcher-locomotives?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="prntac"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">$250 million investment for clean technologies, will reduce 600 tons of emissions each year</i></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">DIAMOND BAR, Calif.</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved nearly $250 million in funding through the INVEST CLEAN<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">*</b> program that will fund zero-emission goods movement projects in Southern California and Mojave Desert. The locomotive awards represent the largest funding commitment ever made for zero-emission switcher locomotives. These locomotive projects will produce the largest number of battery-electric switcher locomotives ever in the United States and the San Pedro Bay ports will have the largest number of battery electric switcher locomotives of any port.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1090659/SOUTH_COAST_AQMD_Logo.jpg?id=OA2684814" title="(PRNewsfoto/SOUTH COAST AQMD)" alt="(PRNewsfoto/SOUTH COAST AQMD)" /> </p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">"This is a landmark investment that demonstrates our commitment towards advancing a cleaner goods movement sector," said Michael Cacciotti, South Coast AQMD Governing Board Chair. "In addition to accelerating the transition to zero-emission technologies, these projects will significantly improve air quality in communities and create jobs throughout the United States."</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The funding will support the deployment of at least ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53039519/south-coast-aqmd-approves-largest-ever-award-for-zero-emission-switcher-locomotives?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=South Coast AQMD Approves Largest-Ever Award for Zero-Emission Switcher Locomotives>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Environmental Products & Services green technology New Products/Services Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53039519 at https://www.benzinga.com Lithium Prices Have Crashed, So Why Are Investors Still Watching Pilbara Minerals? https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/26/06/53037727/lithium-prices-have-crashed-so-why-are-investors-still-watching-pilbara-minerals?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>Few commodities have experienced a more dramatic boom and bust cycle than lithium. Just a few years ago, lithium producers were among the hottest stocks in global markets as electric vehicle adoption accelerated and battery demand surged. Prices reached record highs, valuations exploded, and investors rushed into anything connected to the battery supply chain.</p> <p>Then came the correction. Lithium prices fell sharply as supply growth outpaced short-term demand expectations, sending many lithium stocks lower and raising questions about whether the industry’s growth story had been overstated.</p> <p>Yet despite the volatility, investors continue paying close attention to Pilbara Minerals <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PILBF" target="_blank" class="ticker-link" data-ticker="PILBF" data-exchange="OTC" rel="noopener">(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PILBF">PILBF</a>)</a>, one of the world’s largest independent lithium producers.</p> <p>The reason is simple: while lithium prices move in cycles, the long-term demand story may still be intact.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Market Is Looking Beyond Today’s Lithium Prices</h2> <p>Commodity markets often create a gap between short-term sentiment and long-term fundamentals.</p> <p>Lithium is a perfect example.</p> <p>Prices can fluctuate significantly based on inventory levels, new mine supply, economic conditions, and battery production schedules. These factors can create substantial volatility over months or even years.</p> <p>However, most long-term forecasts continue projecting substantial growth in lithium demand throughout the next decade.</p> <p>The key driver remains electrification.</p> <p>Electric vehicle adoption continues to expand globally, supported by government incentives, tightening emissions regulations, and growing consumer acceptance. Battery storage systems are also becoming increasingly important as countries invest in renewable energy infrastructure.</p> <p>Both trends require large amounts of lithium.</p> <p>For investors, this creates an important distinction.</p> <p>The lithium price today and the lithium demand outlook five years from now are not necessarily telling the same story.</p> <p>Pilbara Has Become A Major Player In A Strategic<strong> </strong>Industry</p> <p>Pilbara Minerals was once viewed as a speculative mining company trying to develop a promising asset.</p> <p>Today, the ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/26/06/53037727/lithium-prices-have-crashed-so-why-are-investors-still-watching-pilbara-minerals?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Lithium Prices Have Crashed, So Why Are Investors Still Watching Pilbara Minerals?>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> contributors Expert Ideas Long Ideas PILBF Commodities Opinion PILBF Long Ideas Commodities Opinion Benzinga Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:47:03 +0000 Mighty Wisdom 53037727 at https://www.benzinga.com BHP's Copper Business Is Becoming Bigger Than Iron Ore, And That Could Change The Investment Story https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/26/06/53037226/bhps-copper-business-is-becoming-bigger-than-iron-ore-and-that-could-change-the-investment-story?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p>For decades, investors associated BHP Group <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BHP" target="_blank" class="ticker-link" data-ticker="BHP" data-exchange="NYSE" rel="noopener">(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BHP">BHP</a>)</a> with iron ore. The mining giant built its reputation as one of the world’s largest suppliers of the steelmaking ingredient, benefiting from China’s industrial expansion and global infrastructure growth. But in 2026, a significant shift is taking place inside the company, one that could reshape how investors think about BHP for years to come.</p> <p>Copper has overtaken iron ore as the company’s largest earnings contributor, marking a milestone that highlights the changing priorities of the global economy. As industries ranging from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence infrastructure require increasing amounts of copper, BHP finds itself positioned at the center of one of the most important long term investment themes of the decade.</p> <p>The transition is not just symbolic. It reflects a broader shift in demand patterns that could have major implications for commodity markets and mining companies worldwide.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Copper Is Becoming The World’s Most Strategic Industrial Metal</h2> <p>While lithium often receives attention because of its connection to electric vehicles, copper remains the backbone of modern industrial infrastructure.</p> <p>Every major trend shaping the global economy requires substantial copper consumption.</p> <p>Electric vehicles use significantly more copper than traditional internal combustion vehicles. Renewable energy systems require copper intensive transmission networks. Data centers supporting artificial intelligence applications need extensive electrical infrastructure. Power grid modernization projects across Europe, North America, and Asia are creating additional demand for the metal.</p> <p>Unlike some commodities that are closely tied to a single industry, copper benefits from multiple structural growth drivers simultaneously.</p> <p>This is one reason many analysts have become increasingly bullish on long term copper demand.</p> <p>For BHP, that trend is translating directly into earnings.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Copper Has Officially Overtaken Iron Ore</h2> <p>The company’s first half fiscal 2026 results revealed ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/26/06/53037226/bhps-copper-business-is-becoming-bigger-than-iron-ore-and-that-could-change-the-investment-story?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=BHP's Copper Business Is Becoming Bigger Than Iron Ore, And That Could Change The Investment Story>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> BHP contributors Earnings Expert Ideas Long Ideas Commodities Opinion BHP US0886061086 Long Ideas Earnings Commodities Opinion Benzinga Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:34:31 +0000 Mighty Wisdom 53037226 at https://www.benzinga.com Building local infrastructure projects through Canada's Regional Development Agencies https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53037040/building-local-infrastructure-projects-through-canadas-regional-development-agencies?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">EDMONTON, AB</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /CNW/ - Building a strong Canada starts with building strong communities. In April, the Government of Canada launched the <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Build Communities Strong Fund</b>, a $51 billion investment to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Today, at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Annual Conference, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, announced that $1 billion of the Build Communities Strong Fund will be delivered by Canada's Regional Development Agencies through the Local Impact Stream. These investments will support community infrastructure projects that reflect local priorities and drive regional economic growth.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Canada's Regional Development Agencies are rooted in communities across the country, with deep knowledge of local and regional priorities built through years of on-the-ground partnership. They are well positioned to move quickly, strengthen local economies, and deliver results that Canadians can see in their own communities.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Regional Development Agencies will invest in community infrastructure that Canadians use every day and generate economic benefits — from community buildings and recreation facilities to innovation hubs and cultural spaces. This includes new construction or improvements, including expansion, renovation, retrofit, climate adaptation, or replacement of existing assets, for projects normally up to $1 million. In the ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53037040/building-local-infrastructure-projects-through-canadas-regional-development-agencies?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Building local infrastructure projects through Canada's Regional Development Agencies>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> Utilities Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53037040 at https://www.benzinga.com EARTHWORKS REPORTS MANAGEMENT CEASE TRADE ORDER REVOKED https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53036973/earthworks-reports-management-cease-trade-order-revoked?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">VANCOUVER, BC</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /CNW/ - Earthworks Industries Inc. (TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EWK" rel="nofollow">EWK</a>) (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EAATF" rel="nofollow">EAATF</a>) (the<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> "Company"</b>) is pleased to announce that effective June 4, 2026, the British Columbia Securities Commission (<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">BCSC</b>) has revoked the temporary management cease trade order (the <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">"MCTO</b>") which prevented the Company's Officers, Board and Insiders from trading the Company's securities but did not affect other shareholders, including the public, to trade in securities of the Company.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1459490/Earthworks_Industries_Inc.-EARTHWORKS_REPORTS_MANAGEMENT_CEASE_T.jpg?id=OA2682706" title="Earthworks Industries Inc. Logo" alt="Earthworks Industries Inc. Logo" /> </p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Company confirms that on June 2, 2026, the filing of the audited annual financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2025, along with the management's discussion and analysis and related CEO and CFO certificates (the "<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">2025 Filings</b>") for the period, which were required to be filed on or before March 30, 2026, were filed. On June 3, 2026, the quarterly financial statements for the 3 months ended February 28, 2026, along with the management's discussion and analysis and related CEO and CFO certificates (the "<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">2026 Q1 Filings</b>") for the period were filed. Copies of the 2025 Filings and ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53036973/earthworks-reports-management-cease-trade-order-revoked?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=EARTHWORKS REPORTS MANAGEMENT CEASE TRADE ORDER REVOKED>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> EAATF Environmental Products & Services green technology Mining/Metals TSXV:EWK Commodities Small Cap Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53036973 at https://www.benzinga.com Denovia Advances "The Ark" From Launch to Commercial Scale-Up, Targeting the Trillion-Dollar Plastic and Textile Waste Opportunity https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53036414/denovia-advances-the-ark-from-launch-to-commercial-scale-up-targeting-the-trillion-dollar-plastic-?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="prntac"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Six months after launching The Ark, Denovia is advancing financing activities, strategic partnerships, and commercial deployment plans to scale its breakthrough recycling platform into one of the world's largest untapped materials markets.</i></b></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">VANCOUVER, BC</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /CNW/ - <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4704974-1&h=3072936535&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdenovialabs.com%2F&a=Denovia+Inc." target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Denovia Inc.</a>, a leader in <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4704974-1&h=2588833084&u=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.denovialabs.com%2F&a=next-generation+chemical+recycling+technology" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">next-generation chemical recycling technology</a>, today announced the next phase of commercialization for <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4704974-1&h=1363615496&u=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.denovialabs.com%2F&a=The+Ark" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">The Ark</a>, its containerized demonstration unit located in Vancouver, Canada.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Since its launch, The Ark has showcased Denovia's proprietary depolymerization technology, which rapidly converts mixed and contaminated plastic and textile waste into high-purity, virgin-grade chemical building blocks under mild operating conditions. The system is designed to demonstrate how difficult waste streams — including polyester textiles, mixed plastics, contaminated materials, and other feedstocks historically considered uneconomic to recycle — can be converted back into <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4704974-1&h=1416951789&u=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.denovialabs.com%2F&a=valuable+inputs+for+global+manufacturing+supply+chains" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">valuable inputs for global manufacturing supply chains</a>.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Ark was developed to prove that advanced recycling does not need to rely on massive, centralized infrastructure to be commercially relevant. Designed for mobility, modularity, and rapid deployment, The Ark demonstrates Denovia's vision for a new class of circular economy infrastructure: compact systems capable of being placed near waste sources, industrial partners, ports, municipalities, and major feedstock hubs.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder1356"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2995446/Denovia_Inc_Denovia_Advances__The_Ark__From_Launch_to_Commercial.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2995446/Denovia_Inc_Denovia_Advances__The_Ark__From_Launch_to_Commercial.jpg" title="Denovia ARK (CNW Group/Denovia Inc)" alt="Denovia ARK (CNW Group/Denovia Inc)" /></a></p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For Denovia, this next phase is about moving beyond proof of concept and into commercial scale-up.</b></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The market opportunity is enormous. According to the <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4704974-1&h=990972680&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unep.org%2Fnews-and-stories%2Fpress-release%2Funsustainable-fashion-and-textiles-focus-international-day-zero&a=United+Nations+Environment+Programme" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">United Nations Environment Programme</a>, the world produces roughly 92 million tonnes of textile waste every year, while humanity generates about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. The <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4704974-1&h=3968804113&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oecd.org%2Fen%2Fpublications%2F2022%2F02%2Fglobal-plastics-outlook_a653d1c9.html&a=Organisation+for+Economic+Co-operation+and+Development" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development</a> has also reported that global plastic waste more than doubled from 156 million tonnes in 2000 to 353 million tonnes in 2019, with only a small fraction ultimately recycled after accounting for processing losses.</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference" id="DivAssetPlaceHolder7911"> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2995448/Denovia_Inc_Denovia_Advances__The_Ark__From_Launch_to_Commercial.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2995448/Denovia_Inc_Denovia_Advances__The_Ark__From_Launch_to_Commercial.jpg" title="Denovia Plastic Recycling (CNW Group/Denovia Inc)" alt="Denovia Plastic Recycling (CNW Group/Denovia Inc)" /></a></p> </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For Denovia, these numbers represent more than an environmental crisis — they represent a trillion-dollar materials opportunity hidden in plain sight.</b></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4704974-1&h=2870356466&u=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.denovialabs.com%2F&a=The+company" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">The company</a> is targeting high-volume waste streams across both the textile and plastic sectors, including polyester, mixed plastic waste, contaminated feedstocks, and ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53036414/denovia-advances-the-ark-from-launch-to-commercial-scale-up-targeting-the-trillion-dollar-plastic-?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Denovia Advances "The Ark" From Launch to Commercial Scale-Up, Targeting the Trillion-Dollar Plastic and Textile Waste Opportunity>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> chemical Corporate Expansion Environmental Products & Services Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53036414 at https://www.benzinga.com Environment and Climate Change Canada presents summer seasonal outlook https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53036070/environment-and-climate-change-canada-presents-summer-seasonal-outlook?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">GATINEAU, QC</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 5, 2026</span> /CNW/ - Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada presented a seasonal outlook for the summer. Experts predicted warmer-than-normal temperatures across most of Canada. Although some regions have received higher-than-normal amounts of precipitation in recent months, delaying conditions favourable for wildfire, fire risk is expected to increase as the summer progresses.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This spring, most of Canada experienced a cold and wet start with brief warm-ups. There are some exceptions, such as southern British Columbia, the eastern Northwest Territories, Nunavut, northeastern Quebec, and Labrador, as those areas have had more dry weather.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A transition to El Niño is expected to develop this summer, taking full effect later this year. El Niño occurs when the surface water temperatures in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean become warmer than average. This rise in temperature changes the atmosphere circulation and weather patterns around the globe, which can impact food supplies, energy systems, and influence extreme climate, such as wildfire risk and a change in air‑quality conditions.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Environment and Climate Change Canada uses a variety of tools, such as Canada's Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), ...</p><p><a href=https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/n53036070/environment-and-climate-change-canada-presents-summer-seasonal-outlook?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel alt=Environment and Climate Change Canada presents summer seasonal outlook>Full story available on Benzinga.com</a></p> environmental issues Environmental Products & Services Commodities Press Releases Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 PRNewswire 53036070 at https://www.benzinga.com