Canada Sets Sights on Electric Vehicles with New Mandate
To reduce emissions and promote sustainability, Canada has taken a major step towards a cleaner future by announcing plans to mandate electric vehicle (EV) sales starting in 2025. This move, which is the first of its kind in North America, reflects the country’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing the pressing issue of […]
Cobalt Market 2022 Year-End Review
Originally posted on Investingnews.com concept w / Shutterstock What happened to cobalt in 2022? Our cobalt market update outlines key market developments quarter by quarter. Cobalt prices rallied in the first several months of 2022 on the back of steady electric vehicle (EV) demand, but the battery metal was unable to sustain its gains throughout […]
The Future Value of Critical Minerals: A Look into the Importance of Rare Elements
In today’s world, critical minerals play a crucial role in enabling modern technology and industry. From smartphones to electric vehicles, these rare and valuable minerals are essential components of a wide range of products. In this blog, we will explore the future value of critical minerals and their growing importance in the global economy. One […]
The Future Value of Disruptive Materials
Originally posed on elements.visualcapitalist The Future Value of Disruptive Materials A select number of materials have a critical role to play in the expansion of next generation technologies. This could lead to a surge in demand and a potential soaring of market values for each material as a result. This graphic from Global X ETFs […]
Western countries forge green alliance for getting electric vehicle minerals
Originally posted on Mining.com The founding members of the Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance. Credit: Jonathan Wilkinson’s official Twitter page The United States and other western countries on Monday announced an alliance to produce and buy critical minerals from countries with stronger environmental and labor standards, a move that could reduce business with market leader China. […]
Canada’s mining minister wants minerals projects built within a decade
Originally posted on Mining.com Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson. (Image courtesy of Province of British Columbia.) Canada’s mining minister wants critical minerals projects built in less than a decade — spurred on by government efforts to cut red tape. “We need to get to the point where we can get these mines from […]
Western Countries Forge Green Alliance for Obtaining Electric Vehicle Minerals
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their environmentally friendly benefits. However, the production of EVs requires specific minerals that are crucial to their operation, such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. These minerals are mainly found in countries outside of the western world, creating a dependency on foreign nations for […]
High-Performance Amorphous Carbon Coated Lithium-Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt-Oxide (NMC622) Cathode Material with Improved Capacity Retention for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Originally posted on wevolver.com This article is a part of our University Technology Exposure Program. The program aims to recognize and reward innovation from engineering students and researchers across the globe. Coating conducting polymers onto active cathode materials has been proven to mitigate issues at high current densities stemming from the limited conducting abilities of the […]
StrategX Elements: Targeting Underexplored Regions in Northern Canada for Energy TransitionMetals
Originally posted on Investingnews.com StrategX Elements Corp. (CNSX:STGX) focuses on discovering new energy transition metal deposits required for the shift to clean and sustainable energy technologies. The company’s assets centers on cobalt, nickel, and other energy transition metals to contribute to Canada’s domestic supply chain. StrategX’s five 100-percent-owned assets are within Nunavut and the Northwest […]
Solid-state EV battery stays in shape to hint at huge range extensions
Originally posted on Newatlas.com A new electrode material developed for EV batteries could unlock faster-charging and greater range Depositphotos Solid-state batteries, where the electrolyte consists of a solid material rather than a liquid one, hold massive potential for future energy storage applications, but have been plagued by stability issues that impact their longevity. A new […]