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Deep Pockets, Deep Wells: The Push for Geothermal

Deep Pockets, Deep Wells: The Push for Geothermal

Funding, lithium extraction, and mine-water heating projects could signal growing, worldwide momentum for geothermal energy.


Solar, EV Batteries, and Lithium Extraction Heat Up

Solar, EV Batteries, and Lithium Extraction Heat Up

Energy research has progressed using machine learning to improve photovoltaic performance, waste heat harvesting, self-repairing EV batteries, and…


Dirty Mines: Transforming Lithium Extraction

Dirty Mines: Transforming Lithium Extraction

Researchers have developed a method to extract lithium using carbon nitride membranes that mimic natural ion channels. 


Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

Electrifying Trains One Car at a Time

A St. Louis company has developed electrified train cars that can operate independently and autonomously.


Sweden Discovers Largest Rare Earth Element Deposit in Europe

Sweden Discovers Largest Rare Earth Element Deposit in Europe

​​​​​​​The recent discovery of Europe's largest deposit of rare earth elements could help move electrification forward. 


Geothermal Plants Plus Mineral Extraction Equals Cheaper Energy

Geothermal Plants Plus Mineral Extraction Equals Cheaper Energy

New research from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) combines geothermal plants with mineral extraction to ensure lower energy production…


Canadian Lithium Mine Partners With Global Battery Maker for NA Lithium Supply Chain

Canadian Lithium Mine Partners With Global Battery Maker for NA Lithium Supply Chain

Snow Lake Lithium and LG Energy Solution will work together on a North American source for battery-grade lithium.


With Lithium Prices up 900% in Two Years, can North America Compete?

With Lithium Prices up 900% in Two Years, can North America Compete?

Powerful factors are aligning to push lithium mining, processing, and refining away from China’s grasp.