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Graphene may unlock carbon fiber potential
A bit of graphene could double the strength of carbon fiber while reducing the cost of this material prized for its strength-to-weight ratio. About half the weight of aluminum but much stro... — Updated 5/27/2020 Full story
Carbon Upcycling to tackle climate issues
Up next on the cohort of companies included in the Prospect Mining Studio lineup is Carbon Upcycling Technologies; a company that believes carbon is a resource, not a problem, and is... — Updated 5/26/2020 Full story
Ora makes striking music with graphene
Graphene, the strongest and most highly conductive material known to man, happens to make really good speakers. Canadian start-up Ora Graphene Audio Inc. is taking advantage of the unique... — Updated 5/22/2020 Full story
Stacking uses for Alaska STAX graphite
The adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy is driving increased demand for graphite, a major ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. Graphite, however, is high on a list of 35... — Updated 5/22/2020 Full story
USGS report informs critical mineral policy
The United States depends on foreign countries for more than 50 percent of its supply of 31 minerals considered critical to the nation's economic wellbeing and national security, including... — Updated 3/8/2020 Full story
Some critical minerals are more critical
When it comes to criticality, not all critical minerals are equal. To sort out the hierarchy of these mined materials, the United States Geological Survey has developed a powerful new tool... — Updated 3/3/2020 Full story
Lithium-ion batteries revolutionize energy
The advent of the lithium-ion battery at the close of the 20th century has dramatically changed how we live, work and play. This revolutionary transformation, which began by allowing us to... — Updated 2/29/2020 Full story
A new horizon for battery recycling
Adapting to a future of renewable energy, trendsetters are focusing on recycling lithium-ion batteries to create a more efficient repurposing of one of the most vital and important... — Updated 2/25/2020 Full story
DOE investing $100M in energy Holy Grail
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to provide up to $100 million over five years for research into artificial photosynthesis for the production of fuels from sunlight. "Sunlight is... — Updated 2/25/2020 Full story
Climate smart mining offers opportunities
The global shift to renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, and electric vehicles (EV) requires a vast amount of several minerals and metals. While supplying the huge amount of... — Updated 2/23/2020 Full story
Lithium geologist makes case for mining
"I care deeply about the environment, which is why I work in the mining industry," is how Lucy Crane, opened a TEDx talk on mining's role in battling climate change. A geologist who complet... — Updated 2/6/2020 Full story
Tesla heads to the mines for its batteries
Tesla Inc. needs an increasing amount of lithium, graphite, nickel and cobalt for the lithium-ion batteries that power its growing lineup of electric vehicles. With its own rapid... — Updated 2/4/2020 Full story
Tesla growth built on battery production
Most people know Tesla Inc. as a world-leading electric vehicles manufacturer with a growing line of cars, trucks and SUVs. However, the company's foundation is built off its ability to... — Updated 2/4/2020 Full story
Mines eligible for Fast 41 permitting
Wind turbines, solar panels and the batteries that store the electricity these renewable energy sources generate are creating new demands for an array of minerals and metals, many of which... — Updated 1/22/2020 Full story
New all-electric Mini Cooper makes debut
BMW Group is rolling out its new Mini Cooper SE, an all-electric version of this popular urban cruiser that is all about locally emission-free mobility. Powered by a 135-kilowatt,... — Updated 1/14/2020 Full story
