The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
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Trump administration issues directive to streamline mineral extraction on the heels of increased commercial interest. Shortly after two deep-sea mining companies made headlines courting the Trump administration for permissions to extract much-desired minerals from domestic and international waters, the President signed an executive order to assert U.S. leadership in seabed mineral exploration and development vital for national security and economic strength. The executive...
FEST battery tech outperforms lithium-ion in longevity and temperature. Stellantis and Factorial Energy have successfully validated automotive-grade solid-state battery cells using Factorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST), demonstrating a significantly higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries while balancing longevity and safety, key factors for real-world electric vehicle deployment, and surpassing 600 charging cycles, an essential milestone toward...
If re-elected, Australian prime minister plans to invest A$1.2 billion in reserves of minerals critical to nation's security interests. With Australians preparing to head to the polls, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to bolster the nation's economic and national security by investing A$1.2 billion ($770 million) into establishing a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve - if re-elected. The stockpile is part of the incumbent prime minister's broader strategy to ensure...
Surprise announcement of this development inspires cautious optimism. In a LinkedIn post, Charles Poon, director of electrified propulsion engineering at Ford Motor Co., announced a new lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) battery he says will be integrated into its affordable, longer-range electric vehicle lineup by the end of the decade. However, the company has yet to share key technical details. This innovation stems from intensive research and development at Ion Park, Ford's Batt...
Letter of interest signals support for domestic lithium supply chain. In a major step toward establishing a full-cycle domestic supply of battery-grade lithium, American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has received a $900 million letter of interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to fund the construction of a Nevada facility that would mine lithium from clay-based ore and refine it into materials used in electric vehicle batteries. While most...
Colorado-based Electra considers building its first commercial-scale plant in Australia. Amid trade tensions and shifting climate policies, Colorado-based startup Electra has raised $129 million to scale its low-temperature, zero-emissions iron-making technology – a potential breakthrough in one of the world's dirtiest industries. However, like its peers, Electra will have to compete for increasingly scarce, low-cost, renewable energy, a resource also in high demand from b...
Largest-ever Sandvik BEV order will increase sustainability at next-gen Hermosa mine. In a landmark step toward sustainable U.S. critical mineral production, global mining company South32 Ltd. has ordered the largest fleet of battery-electric mining vehicles ever delivered by Sandvik. The zero-emissions trucks, loaders, drills, and bolters will support the development of Hermosa, a next-generation underground zinc-manganese-silver mine being built in Arizona's Patagonia...
Researchers successfully develop a bio-inspired thermoelectric cement composite. Buildings may be on the way to powering themselves thanks to a new cement that can turn absorbed heat into electricity. A research team at Southeast University in China has published a report on a novel bio-inspired cement-hydrogel composite with superior structural integrity that can also generate and store energy, potentially creating self-sustaining structures. This breakthrough could lead to...
Mining powerhouse partners with tech startup incubator to accelerate innovations reshaping the future of mining. Founders Factory welcomes six new mining tech startups to the Mining Tech Accelerator, a program being advanced in partnership with Rio Tinto to accelerate and optimize innovative ideas that will reshape the future of mining. "Through our Mining Tech Accelerator, Founders Factory and Rio Tinto are partnering with startups to develop breakthrough technologies that...
Cyclic Materials to establish first U.S. facility to reclaim rare earth magnets. With an investment of more than $20 million, Cyclic Materials Inc. is establishing its first commercial rare earth recycling facility in Mesa, Arizona, a state-of-the-art operation that will recover permanent magnets from end-of-life components and advance the development of a sustainable, domestic supply chain critical to clean energy and emerging technologies. Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials i...
APWORKS, Equispheres partner to produce high-performance aluminum-magnesium-scandium alloy for 3D printing. In a move to strengthen North America's supply of advanced aerospace materials, APWORKS, an Airbus subsidiary specializing in metal 3D printing, and Equispheres, a Canadian aluminum powder producer, have partnered to establish regional production of Scalmalloy, a high-performance aluminum-magnesium-scandium alloy engineered for additive manufacturing. Developed for... Full story
