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Glencore and Britishvolt sign strategic partnership for long-term supply of cobalt; Glencore investment

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Glencore produces cobalt mainly as a by-product of copper mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but also as a by-product of nickel mining in Australia and Canada. Glencore is one of the world’s leading producers of cobalt; in 2020, Glencore produced 27.4 kt of cobalt at its assets.

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CLEE, NRGI studying ways to improve sustainability and governance across EV battery supply chain

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A battery produced in a jurisdiction using coal-fired electricity, for example, will have significantly higher emissions than one produced using cleaner power. Differences in battery materials and production techniques, including the location and energy mix of production, also affect the emissions profiles of different EVs.

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Missouri S&T professor: Green energy increases the need for mining and metals production

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Clean energy may mean less mining for coal, but it also means opening or expanding mines to unearth minerals such as cobalt for use in alloys and batteries, tellurium for solar cells and semiconductors, and germanium for transistors in electronic devices.

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Low-lying and other vulnerable countries calling for fast action on non-CO2 global warming pollutants

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Methane is another potent climate warmer that needs to be targeted; capturing emissions from sources such as landfills and coal mines would benefit the climate system and the gas could then be used as a source of energy. Reducing tropospheric ozone can improve public health as well as agricultural productivity.

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Coal India, NMDC assessing lithium mines overseas: Report  | Autocar Professional

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State-run miners Coal India and NMDC are assessing the lithium mines in Australia and Chile to get critical minerals, Secretary of Mines V.L. A separate delegation will head to Congo, Rao said. The post Coal India, NMDC assessing lithium mines overseas: Report | Autocar Professional appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseas – ET Auto

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State-run miners Coal India and NMDC are exploring lithium mines in Chile and Australia , Secretary of Mines V.L. A separate delegation will head to Congo, Rao said. India will additionally take a delegation to Zambia in June, with executives from the Tata Group and Vedanta, he said. Kantha Rao said on Wednesday.

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Tesla has mulled over buying 20% stake of mining giant Glencore

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The Swiss mining giant is the world’s largest trading house and producer of cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Australia, and Canada. It plans to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050, starting with depleting its coal portfolio over time. Elon Musk is hoping that Tesla won’t need to enter the mining business.

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