July 28, 2022 New observations of graphite’s surface key for Li-ion battery performance For the first time, an spectroscopic study accurately measures the electronic states of the surface and the edge of graphite.
July 27, 2022 US finalizes $102.1m loan to Syrah Resources for Louisiana plant This is first loan from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program finalized since 2011.
July 22, 2022 Graphite deficit starting this year, as demand for EV battery anode ingredient exceeds supply During a time of price weakness for a number of industrial metals, the price of graphite has held up extremely well.
July 20, 2022 Amorphous carbon may be useful for solar energy conversion Researchers are using a new framework for understanding the electronic properties of amorphous carbon.
July 18, 2022 Solid-state EV batteries could cut carbon emissions further, says climate group Based on a comparison of one of the most promising solid-state batteries to lithium-ion technology and using sustainable lithium sources, a battery's carbon footprint could be cut by as much…
July 18, 2022 Life cycle test confirms low environmental footprint of Nouveau Monde’s graphite products The company is currently working towards developing a fully integrated source of carbon-neutral battery anode material in Quebec.
July 14, 2022 Ex-Anglo CEO talks to private equity on where to next pump money Mark Cutifani is talking to private equity firms about new ways to invest in the mining sector as the energy transition gathers pace.
July 4, 2022 UK launches critical minerals data centre To be run by the British Geological Survey, the centre will use the data to help to find ways to source minerals needed for green technologies.
July 3, 2022 EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report Researchers believe the EU will have to build its own urban mining and refining operations to decrease its raw materials dependency.
June 27, 2022 Mining firms poised to lead capital raisings in Canada, TSX CEO says A big source of capital for the critical minerals sector this year is coming from large corporations like BHP and Rio Tinto.
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October. December 20, 2025 | 08:30 am