Iran indicates a significant increase in nuclear enrichment at critical site
Iran’s Nuclear Expansion Raises Concerns of Accelerating Toward Nuclear Arsenal An alarming report reveals that Iran’s most secure nuclear facility, Fordow, is undergoing a major expansion that could triple its production of enriched uranium. This expansion, confirmed by International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors, is set to escalate tensions with Western governments and heighten fears that […]
Nvidia AI Servers Set This In Revenue Pure Play Up For Explosive Growth
Revenue Generating Pure Play AI Company Knocking it Out of the Park Sponsored by Alset AI Ventures The demand for enterprise AI is rapidly growing with the global AI market expected to reach $170 billion USD by 2029. With China pulling out all the stops in an effort to become the de facto leader in AI development […]
“Western Rare Earths Supply Chain Gears Up: A Factbox” – Reported by Reuters
The global supply chains for rare earths are undergoing a significant realignment as companies strive to diversify away from China, the top producer of rare earths. These rare earths are crucial for the production of permanent magnets used in a wide range of products, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, and drones. Leading the charge in […]
Russia Seeking to Take Over Niger Uranium Mine from Orano, Putting Company at Risk
Niger threatens to revoke Orano SA’s uranium mining rights at Imouraren deposit Orano SA, a French nuclear company, is facing the possibility of losing the right to mine uranium at the massive Imouraren deposit in Niger. The Nigerien government has rejected Orano’s proposed plan for developing the asset, raising concerns about the future of the […]
Electrovaya Announces Update to Its Solid-State Battery Development
Electrovaya Inc. announced significant advancements in its solid-state battery program during its annual Battery Technology Day. Key developments include a scalable, high-performance lithium-ion conducting ceramic exhibiting ionic conductivity around 8.10-4 S/cm, and a proprietary separator membrane utilizing this ceramic. The company is enhancing separator size for commercial viability and has made progress on pouch cells […]
Electrovaya Launches Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Based Infinity Cell
Electrovaya Inc. has launched its first Infinity Series Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cell, known as the EV-FP-44, at its annual Battery Technology Day. The LFP cells combine the benefits of Electrovaya’s Infinity technology with improved cycle life, safety, and lower costs, targeting new market opportunities, particularly in the stationary energy storage sector. CEO Dr. Raj […]
Iran acquires 300 tons of uranium from Niger for nuclear purposes
The Islamic Republic of Iran has been making headlines with its recent purchase of 300 tons of refined uranium from Niger in a secret deal, fueling concerns about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. The London-based independent news organization Iran International broke the news about Iran’s clandestine negotiations with Niger’s Junta government, shedding light on the covert agreement. […]
Norway Claims Largest Rare Earth Discovery in Europe
Rare Earths Norway (REN) has announced the discovery of Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements at the Fen Carbonatite Complex in Norway, with an inferred mineral resource of 559 Mt at 1.57% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO). This includes 8.8 Mt of TREO with a high potential for economic extraction. Within this resource, there […]
New Research: Extraction of Europium from Old Fluorescent Light Bulbs Using Redox Reactions
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new redox method that can extract and recycle europium from real-life waste, such as compact fluorescent lamps, in just three simple steps. This protocol yields the lanthanide in quantities at least 50 times higher than the current state-of-the-art solutions used by the chemical industry. Rare earth elements, including […]
Vietnam not to export rare earth elements, says Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha makes clear some issues relating to the government’s plan to exploit rare earth elements in Vietnam Addressing National Assembly deputies, Ha said Vietnam’s rare earth reserves account for 18% of the world’s total. He cited statistics stating the current global market demand for rare earth elements has increased about […]