Toyota to make cheaper electric motors by halving use of rare earths
Asia’s No.1 carmaker has developed a magnet that reduces dependence on neodymium, a key rare earth metal used in the world’s most powerful batteries for electric vehicles.
Asia’s No.1 carmaker has developed a magnet that reduces dependence on neodymium, a key rare earth metal used in the world’s most powerful batteries for electric vehicles.
The DRC's attempts to extract more from cobalt will unleash a wave of unintended consequences, none of which will be positive for the government in Kinshasa.
New report says "deals in lithium, copper and cobalt are expected to feature high on the agenda of management teams across the industry."
Base metals should continue to do well in 2018 along with the US steel industry, though American coal will continue to lose ground to natural gas.
A whopping two-thirds of MINING.com readers say battery-technology metals will perform better than precious or base metals this year.
The administration wants to identify new domestic sources of critical minerals and increase domestic exploration, mining and recycling.
During the research project, rare-earth-element ("REE") solutions will be prepared at the facilities of Ontario-based Process Research Ortech Inc.
Sweden will step up efforts to find precious minerals such as cobalt and lithium, key battery components that are in demand among makers of EVs.
Output of the steelmaking material reached 366.5 million tonnes last year, boosted by record high productionat Vale's northern system, which composed of its Carajás, Serra Leste and the massive S11D mine.
Mine development stalled under Mugabe, whose policies led to a collapse in the economy and hyperinflation.