New technique allows recycling components of solid-state batteries over and over againResearchers have successfully applied cold sintering to the solid and liquid electrolyte components of solid-state batteries to recycle them.Staff Writer | May 27, 2024 | 6:06 am
Glencore’s Australia carbon storage project blocked because of groundwater riskThe company's pilot project aimed to pump 330,000 metric tons…Reuters | May 24, 2024 | 9:17 am
High concentrations of rare earths found in Utah, Colorado coal minesRare earth elements are concentrated in fine-grain shale units in…Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 6:06 am
Project to turn hydrogen into a powder for easy export gets $3.2 million in funding The Kotai Hydrogen project will use a new method of hydrogen production and transportation developed by Curtin’s Hydrogen Storage Research Group. Staff Writer | April 11, 2024 | 6:06 am
Global coal power grew 2% last year, the most since 2016, survey says The rise is driven by new builds in China and decommissioning delays elsewhere. Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 4:47 am
Vitol CEO confirms energy trading giant is getting into metals The world’s biggest independent commodities trader is expanding beyond oil, gas and power. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2024 | 3:24 pm
Polish government drops coal merger idea, considering mines tie-ups instead The previous government planned to create one large state-owned company that would pool the assets of power plants generating energy from coal. Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 3:46 am
Scottish bacteria may help clean up acid mine drainage Researchers at the University of Edinburgh discovered that bacteria found in areas polluted by acid mine drainage had the potential to detoxify the environment. Staff Writer | April 9, 2024 | 6:06 am
BMO drops anti-coal policy amid Wall Street rebuke of ESG Bank's approach to coal is still based on individual risk-based assessments of companies, it said. Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 4:39 pm
Fortescue partners with OCP Group for green energy development in Morocco The equal partnership with the Moroccan fertilizer producer includes the development of manufacturing facilities and an R&D hub. Reuters | April 8, 2024 | 10:39 am
Morocco expects more EV battery investments, minister says Government gave the green light for Chinese electric battery maker BTR New Material Group to build a factory near Tangier. Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 11:42 am
New technology uses sand to store renewable energy Particle thermal energy storage doesn’t rely on rare earth metals or materials that have complex and unsustainable supply chains. Staff Writer | April 4, 2024 | 6:06 am