Mining + Metals

Rare Earths Americas raises $16M to develop Georgia’s Foothills project and Brazil assets, boosting Western supply of critical rare earth minerals.

Researchers developed an AI model that improves battery ageing predictions by up to 70%, extending electric vehicle battery life and safety.

DOE launches DPA Consortium to secure nuclear fuel supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign uranium, and strengthen U.S. energy independence.

Grist reports on a new study that finds U.S. mine waste holds vast reserves of critical minerals like lithium and manganese—enough to reduce import reliance and power clean energy growth.

Bio based battery market to grow 6.4% annually, driven by enzymatic tech and healthcare adoption, reaching $223.2M by 2035.

BESS and UPS bolster data center resilience but introduce emerging thermal and safety challenges—assessed with insight from recent experts.

ENLIGHT will recycle irradiated graphite and develop a domestic supply chain, bolstering UK nuclear energy security and supporting net zero goals.

India and Australia are advancing a minerals alliance to reduce reliance on China’s rare earth supply, focusing on joint mining and processing ventures.

BNP Paribas and Citibank financed CBA with a dual-currency sustainability-linked facility, tied to carbon KPIs and backed by SACE’s Push Strategy.

Canada invests $8.2M in Northcliff’s Sisson Project to secure tungsten and molybdenum supply, strengthen critical mineral chains, and support a net-zero economy.

GM and Redwood are converting retired EV batteries into backup grid storage. It's a smart fix for rising AI energy demand and EV waste at the same time.

Electrified Thermal and HWI are scaling high-temp battery tech to replace fossil fuels in heavy industry. Their system stores renewable heat up to 1,800°C.

Premier American Uranium expands mineralization trends at its Cyclone ISR Project in Wyoming while advancing exploration across Colorado and New Mexico.

Panther Minerals has abandoned its plans to explore Alaska's Boulder Creek uranium prospect, following community opposition and logistical challenges. Local leaders remain wary of future development.

As AI-driven energy demand surges, aluminum-air fuel cells offer a zero-emission backup alternative for data centers facing diesel limits and grid strain.

Europe now has 30 operational gigafactories delivering 300GWh. This shift marks a major step in building a homegrown, full-spectrum battery industry.

Major brands are tied to midstream suppliers sourcing from Xinjiang, raising due diligence concerns under UFLPA and global forced labor laws.

Alberta funds 18 projects through the TIER program to grow the circular economy, cut emissions, and create nearly 1,600 jobs by 2027.

NxLite's L80 is the first low-E coating for plastic that works in open air. It enables lightweight, high-efficiency glazing without sealed glass units.

ABTC will use DOE funding to advance lithium hydroxide tech with Argonne's APS and Aurora supercomputer, reducing chemical use in critical mineral production.

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