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Chinese company reportedly seeks to invest $10B in Afghanistan’s lithium mining sector

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According to the Ministry’s press release, the Chinese company suggested that if it is awarded the lithium mining contract, the company will invest in several significant Afghan infrastructure projects, including tunnels, a power dam, and highways.

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Canada orders three Chinese companies to divest from Canadian critical minerals companies

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The Government of Canada has ordered the divestiture of the following investments by three Chinese companies in Canadian critical mineral companies: Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co., Limited is required to divest itself of its investment in Power Metals Corp. Zangge Mining Investment (Chengdu) Co.,

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Walkabout Resources’ Tanzanian graphite project moves to construction phase

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Australia-based Walkabout Resources, an Africa-focused energy minerals developer, announced that its Tanzania Lindi Jumbo flake graphite project had progressed into the construction phase, with the CRDB-approved Independent Project Manager completing site visits and bulk earthmoving contractor TNR commencing mobilization.

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Chinese researchers develop self-powered system for recycling of LFP batteries via triboelectric nanogenerator

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A research team in China has developed an innovative self-powered system comprising an electrochemical Li-ion battery (LIB) recycling reactor and a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) for recycling spent LFP batteries. W for powering the electrochemical recycling system and charging batteries.

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Stellantis acquires 49.5% in Argentine solar power producer

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of an Argentine solar power producer to increase its self-sufficiency in its operations. Stellantis CEO on the threat of Chinese EV plants in Italy Acquiring 360 Energy Solar is also expected to help the renewable energy capabilities of Stellantis’ Ferreyra and El Palomar plants. Stellantis acquired 49.5%

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Chinese researchers develop new alloy for on-board hydrogen production for fuel cells

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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University have used a gallium, indium, tin and bismuth alloy to generate hydrogen, when placed in contact with an aluminum plate immersed in water. A schematic diagram demonstrating the combination of a hydrogen extraction system and a PEMFC for power supply.

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Northern Graphite closes acquisition of two graphite mines; 3rd largest non-Chinese graphite company

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The acquisitions will provide Northern with 40-50,000 tonnes per year (tpy) of graphite production capacity in Québec and Namibia, which will make it the third-largest non-Chinese natural graphite producing company. and a CDN$23-million equity offering lead by Sprott Capital Partners LP. the company paid Imerys approximately CDN$17.8

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