$10 Million to Develop New and Alternative Supplies of Critical Minerals & Materials

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:05:12 +0000

The Investing in America Agenda Supports Innovative, Clean Energy Technologies to Strengthen Responsible Domestic Supply Chains and Reduce Our Nation’s Reliance on Foreign Sources In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $10.2 million for four projects that will advance cost … [continued]

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Battery Minerals: A Common Fight Over Uncommon Things

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2024 01:10:15 +0000

The current media and political churn over the production and distribution of battery minerals is generating some energy of its own. The debate feels modern because it touches on the future of electric cars, wind turbines, solar panels, and energy storage. If we could only get our hands on some Vibranium! In reality, … [continued]

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EU & Serbia Sign Strategic Partnership On Sustainable Raw Materials, Battery Value Chains, & Electric Vehicles

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:14:13 +0000

Yesterday, the EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric vehicles. The Partnership aims to support the development of new local industries and high-quality jobs along the electric vehicle value chain in full respect of … [continued]

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Eramet Inaugurates Its Direct Lithium Extraction Plant in Argentina

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:26:13 +0000

Becoming the first European company to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate at industrial scale Start of the commissioning of the Centenario direct lithium extraction plant, located in Salta Province, Argentina; first production planned in November 2024 A key milestone in Eramet’s strategic development into producing metals for energy transition A technological … [continued]

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New Battery Chemistry From Nyobolt Promises Faster Charging For Electric Cars

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:12:58 +0000

UK startup Nyobolt says independent test have shown its niobium battery can charge to 80% in under 5 minutes.

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$17.5 Million to Build Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals & Materials

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:58:20 +0000

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Develop More Affordable, Sustainable Production Processes, and Create Good-Paying Jobs Throughout the Nation WASHINGTON, D.C.— As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced $17.5 million for four projects that will help lower the costs and … [continued]

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1st Projects Receiving Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments in America’s Industrial & Energy Communities

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:08:44 +0000

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports New Projects Building Grid Transformers, Manufacturing EV Chargers and Solar Components, and Processing Critical Minerals, Helping Revitalize Local Economies with Clean Energy Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released details for 35 projects across 20 states that voluntarily shared … [continued]

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Panasonic Energy to Invest in NMG & Purchase Graphite in Multi-year Deal to Boost EV Battery Supply Chain in North America

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:07:17 +0000

Low-impact supply chain will fully integrate anode active material sourcing from mining to delivering battery material Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, recently announced that it has signed a seven-year offtake agreement for the supply of natural graphite with Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (“NMG”; Quebec, Canada), … [continued]

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Separating Critical Materials from Dissolved Batteries

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 04:01:57 +0000

A straightforward method can separate critical metal ions from an unconventional source What happens when a battery dies? Current rechargeable … [continued]

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The U.S. Geological Survey Invests Millions to Map Critical-Mineral Resources in Alaska

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 17:40:30 +0000

The U.S. Geological Survey will invest more than $5.8 million to map critical-mineral resources in Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. This partnership is a key step in securing a reliable and sustainable supply of the critical minerals that are essential to everything from household appliances and electronics to […]

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