The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
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Nontoxic polymer extracts gold from ore and e-waste. With gold central to both global industries and economies, researchers from Flinders University have developed a safer and more sustainable alternative to the hazardous methods traditionally used to extract this precious metal from ore and electronics. Beyond its monetary value, gold is deeply woven into technologies that power and sustain modern life – from communications systems to medical devices – yet, despite its sig...
Commits billions to creating its own U.S. hydrogen demand amidst shaky policy changes. Hyundai is betting big on Louisiana's clean energy future with plans to build a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-integrated steel mill in Ascension Parish. Unveiled before the Louisiana Clean Hydrogen Task Force on June 23, the project is being framed as the cornerstone of Hyundai's broader vision to establish the state as a national hydrogen hub. Slated to begin operations by 2029, the mill will...
Federal designation positions Tonopah Flats for expedited mine permitting. As part of a sweeping federal initiative to accelerate domestic critical mineral production, American Battery Technology Company's (ABTC) Tonopah Flats Lithium project is the latest to join a short list of ventures added to the FAST-41 Permitting Dashboard, positioning the Nevada lithium mine and refinery for expedited federal permitting. Situated about five miles west of Tonopah in Nevada's Big Smoky...
Rare earths deal with China raises alarm over U.S. supply chain independence. As America celebrates its independence this July 4, the rare earths trade deal with China raises uncomfortable questions about how truly self-reliant the nation remains in the technologies that underpin its economic and military strength. This includes concerns raised by critical mineral experts, who caution that China's commitment to resume rare earth shipments is a double-edged sword that puts Amer...
Contango Ore CEO discusses his love of rocks, maps, Alaska, and the role of responsible mining to national security and clean energy. Metal Tech News is proud to introduce "Critical Conversations," a Q&A series that provides industry leaders, innovators, and experts a platform to share insights that shape the future of critical minerals and mining technologies. In this inaugural Critical Conversations segment, we sit down with Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, President and CEO of...
Lithium phosphate, iron-sodium, and organic flow batteries are headed to critical infrastructure sites. When the grid goes down, so can the interconnected systems of water treatment plants, health centers, emergency services. To bridge those critical gaps, the U.S. Department of Energy is investing in a trio of next-generation energy storage technologies that could help safeguard vital infrastructure. To keep critical infrastructure running through the next blackout, the U.S....
Victoria approves Donald mine, which will deliver rare earth concentrates to Energy Fuels' White Mesa mill for processing. In a major step toward reducing Western dependence on China for rare earths vital to clean energy, technology, and defense, Energy Fuels and Astron Corporation have secured final approvals to build a rare earth and mineral sands mine in Australia. "We believe the Donald Project is exceptional, as it contains large quantities of the 'light', 'mid', and...
Beijing and Washington take first steps to implementing trade deal brokered in London. In a potential breakthrough for U.S. manufacturers and tech firms, Beijing has agreed to resume exports of rare earths and other critical materials, marking the first tangible step toward restoring trade ties with Washington. During a Thursday White House event, President Donald Trump confirmed the accord, saying, "We just signed with China." While Trump did not provide further details on...
Reducing, reusing, recycling EV batteries saves money, minerals, and the planet. Known for its growing role in battery recycling, Redwood Materials Inc. is expanding its focus with the launch of Redwood Energy, a venture that aims to repurpose electric vehicle batteries that have reached the end of their life on the road into stationary energy storage systems for AI data centers. This move marks a strategic evolution for founder JB Straubel, who sees energy storage as not...
$200K investment to advance technology that tackles the challenge of arsenic in mineral processing. In Northern Ontario, a small Canadian mining company is turning toxic waste into battery-grade metals using a shipping container-sized chemical system that could rewrite the rules of tailings management in old and new mines alike. Nord Precious Metals has received a $200,000 grant from Canada's Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network to further develop... Full story
Honored for innovation that benefits national energy security. In recognition of its pioneering advancements in battery recycling, American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) was awarded the "Outstanding Contribution to Recycling & Reuse in Battery Materials" honor at the 2025 Fastmarkets Lithium Supply and Battery Raw Materials Voltas Awards, standing out among 20 global competitors for its innovative technologies and commitment to a resilient domestic supply chain. With a... Full story
