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Articles from the July 1, 2020 edition


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  • Lithium ion battery metals renewable energy storage wind photovoltaic solar

    New Battery Deal idea floated to Congress

    Shane Lasley, Metal Tech News|Updated Jun 8, 2023

    In addition to dealing a major blow to the economy, the COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on a chink in the United States' economic and security armor – an overreliance on foreign countries for the minerals and metals that lie at the frontend of American supply chains. "The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how delicate our supply chains are and that should be a wakeup call for all of us," Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources Chair Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said d...

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    COVID killing ultraviolet light discovery

    Shane Lasley, Metal Tech News|Updated Jul 10, 2022

    Since the outbreak of COVID-19, ultraviolet light has emerged as a popular way to kill novel coronavirus without the use of harsh chemicals. While research has shown that UV light is an effective destroyer of viruses and bacteria, the devices that emit a strong enough dose to get the job done tend to be bulky and expensive. "You have to ensure a sufficient UV light dose to kill all the viruses," said Roman Engel-Herbert, Penn State associate professor of materials science,...

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    Russian coal miner puts 5G to the test

    A.J. Roan, For Metal Tech News|Updated Jul 10, 2022

    SUEK, among the world's largest coal and energy companies, is testing autonomous trucks using 5G network at its Chernogorsky open pit mine in Khakassia, Russia. A pilot project at the coal mine in southern Russia is testing the potential of 5G to network 130-ton BELAZ-7513R equipped with an autonomous haulage system developed by Zyfra, a Finnish-Russian industrial digitization leader. The trucks are part of the Zyfra Intelligent Mine system, a mining automation platform that...

  • First Cobalt refinery to supply sustainable battery metal in North America

    First Cobalt strengthens ESG commitment

    A.J. Roan, For Metal Tech News|Updated Jul 10, 2022

    In a move that demonstrates its commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) practices, First Cobalt Corp. joins the Cobalt Institute as associate member. "Becoming a member of the Cobalt Institute demonstrates our commitment to implementing the most rigorous supply chain sourcing and ESG standards," said First Cobalt President and CEO Trent Mell. First Cobalt is a Canada-based company that is endeavoring to become North America's sole primary cobalt...

  • Minerva artificial intelligence AI machine learning geology mineral exploration

    TERRA Mining AI now available Down Under

    Shane Lasley, Metal Tech News|Updated Jul 10, 2022

    Canada-based Minerva Intelligence Inc.'s artificial intelligence-driven suite of mineral exploration software and services will be available to mining companies and geologists in Australia and New Zealand. Minerva's TERRA Mining AI is a diverse suite of software and cognitive AI applications designed to organize mineral exploration data, streamline document management, and identify new targets. Minerva's cutting-edge products are already in use by mining and exploration compan...

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    Reclaiming critical mineral independence

    Shane Lasley, Metal Tech News|Updated Jul 10, 2022

    Recycling metals from spent lithium-ion batteries and rare earths from outmoded computers play a vital role in the United States reclaiming its critical mineral independence, according to Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette. "Until our country can start mining and refining more of these materials or develop commercially viable substitutes, we must recycle as much critical mineral and REE content as we can from existing products," Brouillette penned in an editorial recently...