Researchers Propose Non-Aqueous Manganese Metal Batteries
Researchers in China say they have found a way to make manganese ion batteries that will be much less expensive to manufacture.
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LFP Cathodes — Made in Morocco, Financed by China, Exported to the West
Looks like there is more than one way to skin a cat. The USA has effectively locked out Chinese batteries from its domestic market, but what if components like LFP cathodes are made in Morocco, in a factory financed by a Chinese–Korean partnership? Sounds complicated, but it might just work, … [continued]
Research Confirms Risks Of Deep Sea Mining Are Greater Than The Rewards
Deep sea mining, carbon capture, and geoengineering. Three ideas that treat the symptoms but not the cause of global warming.
Lithium Spot Prices Up ~900% Since January 2020
In July 2020, I interviewed the EV battery mineral experts at RK Equity for the first time. The core story was clear: there was growing demand for electric vehicles, but not enough investment in EV battery mineral mining, and lithium mining in particular. The result was as predictable as could … [continued]
Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chains 101
An overview of electric vehicle battery materials, supply chains, key challenges, and current federal government actions.
The Metals Company Announces Successful Trial Of Its Riser Pipe & Jumper Hose
The Metals Company and Allseas have announced the successful deepwater commissioning of its riser pipe and jumper hose. These tools are designed to lift polymetallic nodules from the seafloor to the surface. The nodules typically fit inside the palm of your hand (they sent me one in 2020 as a … [continued]
We Don’t Need Nickel From Russia
We don’t need nickel from Russia. There is a critical need for nickel and other EV battery metals worldwide, but we don’t need to get it from Russia. In March 2022, Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas shared worries about Russia’s outsized role in the nickel supply chain for EVs. CNBC’s Phil … [continued]
Over 90% of U.S. Lithium Imports From 2016–2019 Came from Argentina & Chile
The United States imports many of the minerals used in EV batteries, such as cobalt, graphite, lithium, manganese, and nickel, with lithium being the predominant mineral. Although use of these minerals is not restricted to battery production for EVs, they are nonetheless important for meeting the increasing demand for EV … [continued]
Bacteria Can Recover Precious Metals from Electric Vehicle Batteries — Here’s How
By Professor Sebastien Farnaud There are more than 1.4 billion cars in the world today, and that number could double by 2036. If all those cars burn petrol or diesel, the climate consequences will be dire. Electric cars emit fewer air pollutants and if they’re powered by renewable energy, driving one wouldn’t add … [continued]
BASF Will Build A New Battery Recycling Prototype Plant In Southern Brandenburg
BASF has announced plans for a new battery recycling prototype plant in Schwarzheide, which is in the southern part of Brandenburg, Germany, near the Schwarze Elster river. The new plant will be located at the site of its cathode active materials (CAM) plant. BASF stated that the new prototype plant … [continued]
