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See you on Wednesday for this month's Battery Pub, the largest virtual battery conference in Europe🔋 ⚡ It's not too late to register and join us ➡ https://lnkd.in/epAVbAYW Hear from exclusive sessions: 🔋 Trends and Bottlenecks on Current Solid-State Battery R&D - Daniel Alves Dalla Corte and Philip Minnmann of Sphere Energy and hte GmbH 🔋 Performance Warranties and
the Challenges they Bring to BESS Operation - Leon Gosh of Cellect Energy 🔋 Africa Can Lead on Critical Minerals Refining for the Circular Economy - Ben Kincaid and Shane Tragethon of ReElement Technologies Africa 🔋 Batteries: Moving Towards Increased Affordability - Teo Lombardo of International Energy Agency (IEA) 🔋 South(ern) Africa’s Battery Value Chain – More Than Mining - Nathan Fredericks and Kgashane Mohale of Industrial Development Corporation 🔋 Battery Production: What it Takes for Equipment Manufacturers to Ride the Coming Wave of Breakneck Growth - Benedikt Rothhagen of VDMA 🔋 Highway to Hell - Tricks and Pitfalls in AC/DC Measurements - Ousmane Camara of BioLogic #VoltaFoundation #BatteryPub #Europe #BatteryConference #BatteryWebinar #BatteryEvents Aaron Wade Matthias Simolka Jennifer Channell Alex Cipolla Ulderico Ulissi Volta Foundation

Last week the Australian Government released its National Battery Strategy, outlining its plan of action to build a domestic battery industry. The strategy focuses on developing processing capacity to upgrade raw minerals into processed battery components, allowing Australia to provide battery active materials to the world. 🔋🌏 "The global demand for batteries is set to quadruple by 2030 as the world transitions to net zero," Minister for Industry and Science, Hon Ed Husic MP writes. "Australia is already a leading producer of battery minerals, providing ~45% of the world’s lithium in 2023. While we mine critical minerals here, we currently make less than 1% of global battery materials or components. The global energy transition to renewables presents a significant opportunity for Australia to expand our economy, industry and manufacturing capabilities." Funding for the strategy is covered in the 2024–2025 Federal Budget, including A$523.2m for the Battery Breakthrough Initiative that provides production incentives to promote the development of battery manufacturing capabilities.

Our MD & CEO Cris Moreno, took centre stage with industry peers at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Giga Europe 2024 this week. The panel, titled "European lithium resources and projects in development", addressed hot topics around current supply and its outlook, staying competitive for the long term and breaking the black box of refining capacity. "We must stand on our own two feet", a key takeaway. As Europe charts its path towards a carbon-neutral future; the need for domestic lithium extraction and production emerges as a crucial imperative. Lithium plays a pivotal role in developing technologies, particularly in producing lithium batteries, which power electric vehicles. Fostering a domestic supply chain from extraction to lithium production will bolster Europe's lithium security and mitigate risks associated with fluctuating global markets.  Vulcan Energy Resources is doing just this. Vulcan aims to be Europe's first commercially integrated lithium and renewable energy company to deliver supply chain security in Europe for Europe.  #GigaEurope24 #ExecutionReady #ZEROCARBON #LITHIUM™ #Project #Energytransition #Mobilitytransition #Geothermalenergy #ERLG #SustainabilityLeadership #cleanenergyfuture #batteries #ElectricVehicles #RenewableEnergy

Lithium Universe (ASX:LU7) has released a Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Bécancour Lithium Refinery in Quebec, and the results are strong! Key Highlights: ➡️ 18,270 tpa green battery-grade lithium carbonate plant, leveraging proven technology from the Jiangsu refinery design. ➡️ Strategic location in Bécancour, Quebec’s battery hub, with access to low-cost green energy from Hydro Quebec. ➡️ US$779 million NPV with a 23.5% IRR and a payback period of just 3.5 years. ➡️ Positioned to meet the surging lithium demand as North America scales up its battery manufacturing capacity. As the world transitions away from Chinese lithium dependency, LU7’s refinery is set to play a pivotal role in filling the North American lithium conversion gap. With a seasoned team of lithium industry veterans, we are ready to capitalise on the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Stay tuned as we continue advancing towards full feasibility and securing offtake agreements! Alex Hanly Iggy Tan John Sobolewski Victoria Vargas Gernot Abl Jingyuan Liu #Lithium #CleanEnergy #BatteryTech #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

The clean energy transition has raised concerns about a scarcity of minerals as the electric system shifts from fuel-intensive to material-intensive technologies. But while supply and demand for key minerals—such as copper, lithium, and cobalt—may fluctuate, EPRI’s latest report outlines why a long-term shortage of these mineral resources is unlikely. 📈 The new report, “Critical Minerals for the Clean Energy Transition: Supply, Demand, and Impacts,“ provides a comprehensive look at the complexities of mineral availability. Ultimately, the report finds the biggest challenges facing wind, solar, and battery-powered systems are not shortages of required mineral reserves, but factors such as mining development, market lag, government policies, and financing. But even as short-term supply fluctuations may occur, ongoing investments and innovations towards #decarbonization reflect an ability to meet the long-term needs of our energy transition. Check out the full report to learn more! 👇 https://lnkd.in/exFu6_xh

Check out the U.S. Department of Energy's 2023 Critical Minerals Assessment report, which evaluated materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology. The report will guide prioritization of research, development and deployment strategies by analyzing materials most critical to securing a decarbonized clean energy future. Africa plays a pivotal role in the global supply chain with vast resources like cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements. Findings from this report will support Africa’s clean energy transition efforts. https://lnkd.in/exh_t-d2

Check out the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s 2023 Critical Minerals Assessment report, which evaluated materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology. The report will guide prioritization of research, development and deployment strategies by analyzing materials most critical to securing a decarbonized clean energy future. Africa plays a pivotal role in the global supply chain with vast resources like cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements. Findings from this report will support Africa’s clean energy transition efforts. https://lnkd.in/eqp4Prmb

📕I had the pleasure of co-authoring a recent piece for Engineering News and Mining Weekly Magazine titled, "Implementation of South Africa's Clean Hydrogen Ambition."📕 This insightful article underscores South Africa's strategic advantage in the burgeoning clean hydrogen sector. The country's vast reserves of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) – crucial components for electrolysers and fuel cells – position South Africa as a key player in this transformative technology.🗝️ Furthermore, the article highlights the significance of South Africa's renewable energy resources☀️. These resources present a unique opportunity to unlock the potential for green hydrogen production, fostering a sustainable future and driving economic growth.📈 South Africa is actively developing a robust hydrogen ecosystem🧱, attracting investment, and pioneering groundbreaking pilot projects📡. This demonstrates remarkable foresight, which propels the country to the forefront of the transformative clean energy revolution. 🇿🇦 #hydrogen #greenenergy #sustainability The article can be accessed at https://lnkd.in/dubiTMpS

"Looming shortage of critical minerals by 2027" The U.S. Energy Department announced Thursday preliminary approval for nearly $710 million in loans to advance electric vehicle (EV) technology manufacturing ventures, as part of a broader effort to bolster clean energy projects. Notably, the Biden administration still retains $221.8 billion in loan capacity dedicated to supporting such initiatives. Jigar Shah, the director of the energy department's loan program office, drew attention to China's dominant position in supplying these critical minerals, resulting in a market oversupply and subsequent price decline. Nevertheless, he highlighted the insights of government advisers, who foresee a looming shortage of critical minerals by 2027, underscoring the importance of strategic investments in this sector to ensure future sustainability and independence. About us and our FREE monthly report: www.Critical-Minerals.info Follow us: https://lnkd.in/dZKutJR9. Read more:

Critical minerals are considered as the backbone for the clean energy transition. In the race toward a sustainable future, the supply and demand of minerals essential for clean energy technologies are under intense scrutiny. Are we facing a shortage, or is there an abundance waiting to be tapped? This latest Insight Brief, by Robin Bedilion and team, dives into the complexities of critical minerals supply chain. It is a good read for anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities in the clean energy transition. Download the free copy here: https://lnkd.in/dVTQPHKE