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Isothermal Pre-reduction of Nchwaning Manganese Ore in H2 Atmosphere The HAlMan Horizon Europe project is pushing the boundaries of sustainable ferroalloy production! Our latest study explores the use of hydrogen to pre-reduce manganese ores, a critical step towards decarbonizing the ferroalloy industry. 📊 Key Findings: ☑ Conducted at 500°C, 600°C, 700°C, and 800°C in a lab-scale vertical thermogravimetric furnace. ☑ Higher temperatures (700°C & 800°C) yield metallic iron and MnO. ☑ Lower temperatures show incomplete reduction. ☑ Significant porosity evolution observed. Dive into the details of our experimental study: https://lnkd.in/gy-GuZuW Authors: Alok Sarkar, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Trygve Lindahl Schanche, SINTEF Jafar Safarian, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) All publications and articles by HAlMan team: https://lnkd.in/dGwhB2Zx #SustainableProduction #Manganese #HydrogenReduction #Ferroalloy #HAlManProject #ResearchInnovation #Decarbonization #MDPI #GreenTech

Unlock the Secrets of Lithium Recycling! Join our Webinar on July 25th, 2024 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CEST Learn about lithium ore and black mass characterization - Register Now https://hubs.la/Q02FPhBw0 🌟 Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar on Lithium Ore Processing and Battery Recycling! We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar on “Automated Mineralogy Supporting Both Primary Lithium Ore Processing and Black Mass Characterization for Battery Recycling”. 🗓️ Date & Time: July 25th, 2024 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CEST 🎙️ Host: Marek Dosbaba, TESCAN In this session, you’ll discover: 🔍 The fundamentals of automated mineralogy ⚒️ Techniques for lithium ore characterization 🔋 Methods for efficient lithium battery recycling Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and stay ahead in the field of battery research. 🔗 Register Now! https://hubs.la/Q02FPhBw0 #Webinar #Lithium #BatteryRecycling #AutomatedMineralogy #TESCAN #MaterialsScience

Did you know? The Minhub mineral separation plant in Darwin will process xenotime, a rare and valuable yttrium phosphate mineral uniquely concentrated in Australia's Murray and Gippsland Basins. Xenotime is rich in heavy rare earth elements, particularly dysprosium and terbium, which have diverse industrial applications: 1. High-performance permanent magnets: Dysprosium and terbium improve magnets' ability to maintain magnetism at high temperatures, critical for electric vehicle motors and wind turbines. 2. LED technology: Yttrium and europium are used in phosphors for LED screens and lighting. 3. Optical communication: Erbium plays a crucial role in fiber optic communication systems and certain lasers. 4. Advanced materials: Yttrium is utilized as an additive in ceramics and glass to enhance their properties. 5. Complementary magnet materials: While not the primary source, xenotime contains smaller amounts of neodymium and praseodymium, further contributing to its value in magnet production. The Minhub project's ability to process xenotime positions it as a crucial link in the ethical and sustainable supply chain for these strategic materials, supporting various high-tech industries and global electrification efforts. Cadoux remains committed to developing responsible, efficient processing solutions for Australia's critical minerals sector. #ASX #CriticalMinerals

CarbonScape is on the map and soon CarbonScape's #biographite will begin to alter Graphite's Battery Landscape. #biographite #batterystorage #batterytechnology #batterysupplychain #renewableenergy #criticalminerals #graphite #evbattery #electricvehicles #climatechange #climateresilience #climatechangesolutions

Coming up soon ...... Collins Saguru of CM Solutions Metallurgical Consultancy and Laboratories will present during the battery metals session on day 1 of SAIMM - The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Hydromet 2024. Not to be missed if you are interested in finding out how you can obtain value from low-grade ores. #CMSolutionsMetLab #SAIMM #Hydromet2024 #hydrometallurgy #metallurgy #batterymetals #manganese #hydrometprocessing

News Release: Lomiko Announces Excellent Results from La Loutre Graphite Testing with CRITM Grant and Corporate Update Belinda Labatte, CFA, MBA, ICD.D, CEO and Interim Chair of the Board stated: “Lomiko has now re-confirmed the suitability for the La Loutre graphite for battery anode material at the NRC lab with a comprehensive mandate that will now continue into Phase 2. In this phase, using thermal purification methods and a larger sample size, the electrochemical performance results surpassed the study results from the Polaris tests announced on April 1, 2024. Lomiko has now demonstrated that the La Loutre natural flake graphite performs well using all three standard purification methods: thermal, prepared and tested by the NRC, and alkaline and acid-based (prepared by ProGraphite and Corem), as tested by Polaris LLC.” https://lnkd.in/gVRY4Xwz #graphite #criticalminerals #electricfuture #EVrevolution #miningmatters #miningnews #MiningQuebec

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**Rapid Extraction of Europium from Spent Fluorescent Lamps** ====================================================== Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel method to extract europium, a rare earth metal, from spent fluorescent lamps in a rapid and efficient manner. The new process uses a combination of mechanical and chemical treatment to break down the lamp's glass and remove impurities. This allows the europium to be extracted in a highly pure form, making it suitable for use in various applications such as phosphors, catalysts, and magnetic materials. The traditional method of extracting europium involves a time-consuming and energy-intensive process, which can take weeks or even months to complete. In contrast, the new method can extract europium in just a few hours. The rapid extraction process could help to reduce the environmental impact of extracting rare earth metals, which are often obtained from mining and processing of primary ores. The use of recycled materials from electronic waste can also help to conserve natural resources and reduce the demand for primary raw materials. **Hashtags:** #RareEarthMetals #Sustainability #ElectronicWaste #Recycling #Europium #FluorescentLamps #ETHZurich

New research published in Science Magazine appears to represent a major stride in the direction of progress for #lithium extraction. If this is effective on Dead Sea brine (~350,000 mg/L TDS) then this membrane-free electrochemical system could have applicability in the Permian (~200, 000 mg/L TDS). Note the efficacy in the face of problematic scaling elements like magnesium, which is truly impressive. However, Permian produced waters also have high levels of calcium (>30,000 mg/L) that could provide interference. Jay Keener Brian Mueller Bonnie Milne-Andrews Peter Belov Jerri Pohl New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium Steve Coffee Produced Water Society Michael Dyson Infinity Water Solutions Ramón Antonio Sánchez Rosario Kevin Schug #water #energy #environment #mining "This design is compatible with harsh brines having magnesium/lithium molar ratios of up to 3258 and lithium concentrations down to 0.15 millimolar, enabling the production of battery-grade (>99.95% pure) lithium carbonate. Energy savings of up to ~21.5% were realized by efficiently harvesting the osmotic energy of the brines. A pilot-scale cell with an electrode surface area of 33.75 square meters was used to realize lithium extraction from Dead Sea brine with a recovery rate of 84.0%." https://lnkd.in/gEBme6Tn

Unlock the Secrets of Lithium Recycling! Join our Webinar on July 25th, 2024 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CEST Learn about lithium ore and black mass characterization - Register Now https://hubs.la/Q02FPk3P0 🌟 Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar on Lithium Ore Processing and Battery Recycling! We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar on “Automated Mineralogy Supporting Both Primary Lithium Ore Processing and Black Mass Characterization for Battery Recycling”. 🗓️ Date & Time: July 25th, 2024 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CEST 🎙️ Host: Marek Dosbaba, TESCAN In this session, you’ll discover: 🔍 The fundamentals of automated mineralogy ⚒️ Techniques for lithium ore characterization 🔋 Methods for efficient lithium battery recycling Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and stay ahead in the field of battery research. 🔗 Register Now! https://hubs.la/Q02FPk3P0 #Webinar #Lithium #BatteryRecycling #AutomatedMineralogy #TESCAN #MaterialsScience