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Jervois to acquire SMP nickel & cobalt refinery in Brazil; concentrate from Idaho for refining, cobalt metal back to US

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In addition to nickel and cobalt electrolysis, the flowsheet and site encompasses leaching and neutralization, nickel purification, crystallization and evaporation, cobalt extraction, utilities, cutting and packing, electrical, maintenance, an industrial waste-water treatment plant and a sodium sulfate crystallization building.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Batteries get a second lease on life in stationary storage applications that connect large numbers of batteries together. However, EV battery components may be very different in the near future. The number of EV batteries at the end of their lifetime remains relatively low to date.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

Batteries get a second lease on life in stationary storage applications that connect large numbers of batteries together. However, EV battery components may be very different in the near future. The number of EV batteries at the end of their lifetime remains relatively low to date.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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The majority of cobalt production occurs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ethical and environmental issues have been raised. Establishing efficient recycling infrastructure and processes is crucial to minimize waste and maximize resource utilization.