Eos Energy Enterprises has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with FlexGen Power Systems to create an integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) combining Eos’ zinc-based technology with FlexGen’s energy management solutions. This collaboration marks a notable shift, as FlexGen becomes the first major system integrator to partner with a non-lithium-ion battery company. The...
READ MORESWA Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor ASA, has announced the successful commissioning and operation of a pilot Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) plant at the South West Arkansas Project. The facility, developed in partnership with Koch Technology Solutions (KTS), processes brine directly from the project site to validate engineering design parameters...
READ MOREA collaborative research effort between Western University in Canada, the University of Maryland in the United States, and other institutions has led to the development of a novel solid-state electrolyte (SSE) that could pave the way for the commercialization of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries (LMBs). The findings were recently published in Nature Nanotechnology. The newly...
READ MOREAqua Metals announced advancements at its pilot facility near Reno, focusing on the performance and scalability of its proprietary Li AquaRefining process. The company also confirmed the closure of a $1.5 million bridge loan to support operations while pursuing long-term financing and strategic initiatives. In December, the facility completed its first extended operational campaign, highlighting...
READ MORESouth Korea’s Lotte Energy Materials has announced it will supply advanced copper foil to Doosan’s business group for use in glass substrates, marking a significant step in the production of next-generation AI accelerators. The company will begin delivering grade-4 hyper very low profile (HVLP) copper foil to Doosan later this month, becoming the first in...
READ MORELyten, a leader in supermaterial applications and lithium-sulfur battery technology, has announced that it has received Letters of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a funding package of up to $650 million. The funds will support the expansion of lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing in Silicon Valley, California, and Reno, Nevada, as...
READ MOREBattery materials company Novonix has received a conditional commitment from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for a direct loan of up to $754.8 million. The loan, if finalized, will partially fund the construction of a synthetic graphite manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the DOE’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program. The facility will...
READ MOREOn December 11, NATO released a list of 12 defence-critical raw materials deemed essential for the Allied defence industry. These materials play a crucial role in the production of advanced defence systems and equipment, underpinning NATO’s technological edge and operational readiness. The materials identified include aluminum, graphite, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements, among others....
READ MOREOccidental Petroleum and BHE Renewables have announced a joint venture (JV) to utilize TerraLithium’s Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology for environmentally sustainable lithium production. This collaboration will focus on extracting high-purity lithium compounds from geothermal brine, leveraging the expertise of both companies. The project will take place at BHE Renewables’ geothermal facility in California’s Imperial...
READ MOREBioscope Technologies has commissioned a secondary copper electrowinning plant at its bio-refinery in Cambridge, marking the first such facility in the UK since the closure of the IMI James Bridge copper refinery in 1999. The plant utilizes cutting-edge technology developed in partnership with emew Clean Technologies to recover 99.995% cathode-grade copper from printed circuit boards...
READ MORETesla has officially commenced operations at its new lithium refining facility in Robstown, Texas, marking a major milestone over a year after breaking ground on the project. On Saturday, Tesla’s North America account announced via X that the team had successfully fed raw materials through the kiln for the first time at the site, which...
READ MORENornickel, the world’s largest palladium producer, expects annual palladium demand in China to rise by 5-10 tonnes, or 7.6-15% of current consumption, from 2026-2027 as it develops new industrial applications for the metal. This comes as traditional consumption from internal combustion engine vehicles, which account for over 80% of global palladium use, continues to decline....
READ MORESouth Korea’s LG Chem has announced plans to expand its battery material production capacity in China, highlighting the nation’s central role in the company’s global strategy. Shane YS Hwang, president of LG Chem Greater China, emphasized the importance of the Chinese market, which has significantly contributed to LG Chem’s global sales and continues to offer...
READ MOREIn early December 2024, China announced a ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States, escalating the ongoing trade and technology disputes between the two nations. These three minerals are critical for industries ranging from semiconductors to defense. As the leading global producer, China controls 94% of gallium, 83% of germanium,...
READ MOREVolt Lithium has announced a partnership with Wellspring Hydro (WSH) to deploy and test its proprietary direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology in the Bakken formation of North Dakota. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing the feasibility of extracting lithium from oilfield brine, a promising resource for renewable energy materials. The field study will...
READ MOREStellantis and CATL have reached an agreement to invest up to €4.1 billion in a joint venture to establish a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Designed to be entirely carbon neutral, the plant will be developed in multiple phases, with production expected to begin by the end of 2026. The...
READ MOREEmirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has commenced the construction of ten pilot reduction cells for its next-generation EX smelting technology at Al Taweelah in the UAE. This initiative represents a significant leap forward in sustainability and efficiency, leveraging Industry 4.0 capabilities to transform aluminium production processes. EX technology is engineered to enhance aluminium production efficiency while...
READ MOREConstellium SE has announced the successful completion of the ISA3 R&D project, which began in 2021 to advance lightweighting in automotive design. Conducted in collaboration with Renault Group, ESI Group, the Institut de Soudure, and the University of Lorraine, and supported by France’s Relance investment program, the project has delivered innovative solutions for next-generation aluminium...
READ MOREIn a significant step toward sustainability and innovation, Kezad Group and Witthal Gulf Industries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant. Announced during Automechanika Dubai 2024, the collaboration aims to support the UAE’s environmental goals and advance sustainable industrial practices. The facility, set to become operational...
READ MOREReElement Technologies, a subsidiary of American Resources Corporation, has successfully demonstrated the technical and economic feasibility of producing rare earth elements (REEs) from controlled carbon waste streams. This breakthrough leverages proprietary refining processes and abundant feedstock to unlock value from waste materials, with processing capabilities planned at the company’s Kentucky Lithium facility. Updated analyses of...
READ MOREEmirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has initiated the construction of 10 pilot reduction cells for its EX smelting technology at Al Taweelah in Abu Dhabi. The project aims to prove the capabilities of this advanced technology, designed to produce more aluminum with less energy and lower emissions while integrating cutting-edge Industry 4.0 advancements. The EX technology...
READ MORETalon Metals has been awarded a \$2.47 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to advance research and development of novel techniques for extracting minerals from nickel sulphide ores and tailings. The 15-month initiative will focus on Talon’s Tamarack project, which includes an underground nickel-copper mine in Minnesota and a battery mineral processing...
READ MORERenishaw, a UK-based leader in additive manufacturing (AM), has partnered with Cookson Industrial to significantly reduce the costs of 3D printing platinum-rhodium components. Using Renishaw’s RenAM 500S Flex system, Cookson Industrial can now produce high-temperature corrosion-resistant parts for industries such as glass fiber manufacturing with exceptional material efficiency. Cookson Industrial, a subsidiary of HM Precious...
READ MOREAdvanced Electric Machines (AEM), a start-up from Newcastle, England, is transforming the e-mobility sector with its innovative High-Density Switched Reluctance Motor (HDSRM). By eliminating the use of rare earth materials and copper, AEM has developed a more sustainable and cost-effective electric motor, with aluminum-based technology at its core. This approach not only reduces costs by...
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