We conduct public interest financial analysis on the most profound economic transformation since the industrial revolution: the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
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Climate Energy Finance (CEF) is a think tank established in 2022 that works probono in the public interest to accelerate decarbonisation. We conduct research and analyses on global financial issues related to the global energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, as well as the implications for the Australian economy, with a key focus on the threats and opportunities for Australian investments and exports. Read more
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REPORT | Raw Power: China locks-in global dominance of critical minerals and metals with $120bn outbound investment surge
China’s ‘going global’ strategy to secure value chains in zero-emissions industries is also boosting its partner economies, with lessons for Australia. Read more
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“Massive step:” State inks deals to deliver more than 1 GW of new wind power ahead of mass coal exodus
Renew Economy
In a LinkedIn post on Monday, Climate Energy Finance founder and director Tim Buckley said it was “brilliant” to see the WA government “stepping up to enable and crowd-in private capital to regional areas, creating low cost decarbonised Australian energy to build our energy independence.” “A lot more speed and scale needed, but we are making good progress.” Read more
China spent $120B to lock down critical minerals overseas: report
Northern Miner
China has invested more than $120 billion in overseas mining and upstream processing since 2023, accelerating a state-backed push to secure the raw materials underpinning the global energy transition, says Australian think tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF). A study published last week reveals that China’s spending targeted a wide range of commodities — including lithium, copper, nickel, rare earths and bauxite — that are essential for electric vehicles, renewable power and industrial decarbonization. Read more
China Invests $120 Billion to Secure Global Critical Mineral Supplies
Colitco
The think tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF) from Australia released these findings in a report last week. Researchers from this organisation documented the flow of capital from firms into mines and factories. These experts describe the approach as a coordinated effort to secure resources for decades. Tim Buckley co-authored the report and serves as the founder of CEF. He notes that the model of investment has changed to include collaboration with host governments. This shift addresses previous concerns regarding the extraction of wealth without local benefit. Read more
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