Lithium string theory is elegant solution
May be the tech for unifying green energy future and the not-so-often green methods of producing lithium. Researchers at Princeton have developed a surprisingly efficient and environmentally friendly... — Updated 9/18/2023 Full story
US mining impacted by water shortages
Mining – especially regarding copper, lithium, and other critical minerals – is one of the most water-intensive industries, and the sector is facing increased operational risks, including community... — Updated 9/22/2023
China's gallium, germanium exports hit zero
August stoppage Is due to timeline to gain approvals under new export limitation process; longer-term curbs yet to be known. While gallium and germanium exports out of China dropped to zero during... — Updated 9/22/2023 Full story
DOD invests $110.6M in battery projects
Grants DPA Title III funds to support Albemarle lithium, Tamarack nickel projects in the US. Continuing its mission to establish domestic lithium-ion battery supply chains, the U.S. Department of Defense... — Updated 9/22/2023
DOE invests $16M in solid battery tech
To accelerate the commercialization of solid-state battery tech for EVs; redox flow batteries for grid-scale renewable energy storage. To speed the commercialization of emerging battery technologies, the... — Updated 9/22/2023
ABTC joins BASF closed-loop battery team
With significant funding from the Department of Energy toward its Tonopah Flats lithium project, visits from representatives from the White House, and a partnership with TechMet-Mercuria, American Battery... — Updated 9/19/2023 Full story
Solving solid-state batteries
While most leaders in the clean energy sector strongly indicate the concept of solid-state batteries is better, a few hurdles have long held this superior rechargeable battery in the realm of pacemakers... — Updated 9/11/2023 Full story
US minerals reliance raises red flags
Visual Capitalist infographic shines light on America's heavy reliance on China, others for critical minerals. A recent infographic produced by Visual Capitalist raises both figurative and literal red... — Updated 9/21/2023 Full story
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- Copper is critical to almost everyone
- Critical Mineral Alliances are forged
- Bridging the US battery supply chain chasm
- The 'white gold' rush for lithium
- Earth MRI scan for US critical minerals
- China plays gallium, germanium pieces
- An unconventional critical minerals push
- Graphite demand outpaces EV sales
- Battery metals require responsible recyclers
- Platinum metals are catalysts for change
- Will US permit a clean energy transition?
- Semantics strays uranium energy criticality
- Aluminum caught in green energy paradox
- Nickel's evolving role in clean energy
- Australia, Canada, and US merge geo data
- Tellurium: secret clean energy ingredient
- Oncoming cobalt surplus may ravage prices