A Turning Point: The Critical Raw Material Act’s Needs For A Social & Just Green…
The 21st century demands global efforts that provide solutions to multiple social and environmental crises that negatively impact economies. Many … [continued]
mineral resources
New South African Lithium-Ion Cell Mega-Factory, Plans For 32 GWh/Year By 2028
The battery storage market in South Africa is expected to grow significantly going forward as companies and homes look to cushion themselves from ongoing electricity blackouts. Eskom, the stated-owned utility company, has been battling to keep the lights on during peak demand hours. Electricity blackouts are expected for at least another 18 months according to some reports.
US Army: Primary Cause Of US–Russia Tensions Is US Efforts To Dominate Central Asian Oil…
The US Army’s Culture, Regional Expertise, and Language Management Office last year released a relatively even-handed study analyzing the drivers behind the current geopolitical tensions between the US and Russia, I recently found out. (Due to Nafeez Ahmed publishing an excellent piece on the matter.)
Supply Risks for 16 Materials Key to Clean Energy Technologies
Rare earth metals and other raw materials are critical to continuing the transition to a clean energy economy. In its “2011 Critical Materials” report, the DOE identifies and assesses the importance of 16 key clean energy raw materials and plots them against supply risk over short and medium-term scenarios.
