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World-leading rare earth magnet recycling facility launches in UK

A new rare earth magnet recycling facility at the University of Birmingham uses a hydrogen-based process developed by its researchers.

Four Corners Helium discuss the latest trends, technologies and innovations advancing helium exploration

Four Corners Helium discusses trends in helium exploration, commodity bundling, tech advancements, market risks, and innovative new uses.

Researchers uncover unusual new graphene properties

A team of researchers have uncovered a way to discover new graphene properties, despite these usually being difficult to observe.

Evolve Hydrogen’s revolutionary electrolyser transforms seawater into green hydrogen

Evolve Hydrogen has innovated revolutionary water electrolysis technology that produces green hydrogen directly from seawater.

New materials developed for green hydrogen production 

Researchers from the University of Twente have developed a new material that could be used for green hydrogen production.

US clean hydrogen production boosted by $750m government funding

The US Government will provide $750m in funding to accelerate the country’s clean hydrogen production capabilities.

Nickel and zinc – critical components of lithium-ion batteries

Read our comprehensive overview of the essential role of nickel and zinc in the production of lithium-ion batteries.

Rebuilding Australia’s critical mineral exploration and development industry

David Giles, Chief Scientific Officer of MinEx CRC, details working to accelerate critical mineral exploration and development in Australia.

A-LEAF sustainable fuels project achieves world-record results

The A-LEAF project has achieved a world-record efficiency in converting CO2 and H2O into sustainable fuels.

Value adding: A major focus for Australian lithium mining companies

Lithium Power International outlines the growing importance of value-adding for Australian lithium mining companies.

How can Australia capitalise on the global lithium demand?

The Critical Minerals Association Australia details the essential steps Australia must take to capitalise on the global lithium demand.

Capturing the value of the global lithium supply chain

Australia should develop into the downstream stages of the lithium supply chain to reduce criticality and capture more of its value.

Green technology supply chains partnership struck between UK and Canada

The UK and Canada have signed a deal to enhance green technology supply chains, with both countries collaborating on critical minerals.

Will India’s lithium discovery lead to lasting environmental damage?

The discovery of vast lithium deposits in the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir may cause significant environmental damage.

How can Australia’s lithium production meet increasing global demand?

Discover the challenges and opportunities facing Australia's lithium production sector and how they can supply the ever-increasing demand.

The potential of Canada’s lithium brine industry

With demand for lithium rising globally, Western Canada's lithium brine industry has skyrocketed in potential.

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