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Rio Tinto and Marubeni partner to create stronger and more responsible aluminum supply chains

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Rio Tinto and Japanese trader and business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation have agreed a first sale under a new strategic collaboration agreement to secure a sustainable and reliable supply of Rio Tinto’s Responsible aluminum products to Japanese downstream manufacturers.

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PNNL, Moselle to advance using magnetic nanoparticles to capture lithium, cesium from brines

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Currently, the global supply chain for these elements relies heavily on dated extraction processes that are energy-intensive, consume a lot of water, and create toxic waste. In this project, we will work with the New-Zealand-based geothermal company Geo40, which has identified cesium present in its brines. —Pete McGrail.

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Mitsubishi Fuso unveils test version of next-generation eCanter

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) unveiled test vehicles of its next generation eCanter at the company’s Kitsuregawa Proving Ground. After launching Japan’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty eCanter truck in 2017, MFTBC introduced an improved model with advanced safety features for the Japanese market in 2020.

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New Zealand LM Energy Applies for Underground Coal Gasification Prospecting Permit

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As part of its long term strategy to secure substantial energy resources in New Zealand L&M Energy Limited (LME) has lodged an application for an underground coal gasification (UCG) prospecting permit over a 2.112 sq km area containing in excess of 2 billion tonnes of Waikato coal measures. Prospecting permit application area.

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CSIRO report concludes that sustainable biojet fuel industry is achievable for Australia/New Zealand

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The report, “Flight Path to Sustainable Aviation”, examines a road map scenario under which the Australian and New Zealand aviation sectors achieve a 5% bio-derived jet fuel share in their fuel use by 2020, expanding that amount to 40% of their total fuel use by 2050. Source: CSIRO. Click to enlarge.

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Orbital Sources Motonic for Australian LPG Business

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Orbital Corporation Limited, through its LPG business Orbital Autogas Systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Motonic Corporation of Korea to source Motonic LPG components for the Australian and New Zealand LPG autogas markets.

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Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) to test popularization of EVs with two Thai power companies

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s (MMC) Thai subsidiary, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Based on the new agreements made this time, through two local electric companies, MMC will start specific testing for the popularization of EVs in Thailand, such as researching acceptability, marketability, as well as the charging infrastructure.

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