RENEWABLES

The Russian troop build-up had been happening for the last couple of months and we think the market had slowly been pricing in a potential conflict, especially one that could accelerate the “west versus east” tensions and all the ramifications that come with it.

Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX: VUL | FRA: 6KO) is developing a cutting edge, combined renewable energy and lithium hydroxide project in Germany, all with a net zero carbon footprint. Today, VUL delivered on a major milestone in its quest to supply Europe’s rapidly expanding Li-battery and electric vehicle industries with a world-first Zero Carbon Lithium® product.

Driven by heightened awareness around the environmental impacts of traditional plastics, bioplastics is one market set to experience huge growth going forward. SECOS Group (ASX:SES) is leading the way in this space, developing a range of eco-friendly bioplastic materials from its proprietary bio-based resin technology.