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First Cobalt announces positive feasibility results for Canadian cobalt refinery expansion; first NA producer of battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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139 million after-tax net present value (NPV) using an 8% discount and 53% after-tax internal rate of return (IRR), representing a payback period of only 1.8 Sodium Treatment. A new external building is also contemplated to house an expanded SX circuit and sodium management infrastructure. Tailings Capacity, Phase 1. 56 million.

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WHO links 7 million premature deaths annually to air pollution; 12.5% of total global deaths

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Later this year, WHO will release indoor air quality guidelines on household fuel combustion, as well as country data on outdoor and indoor air pollution exposures and related mortality, plus an update of air quality measurements in 1,600 cities from all regions of the world. WHO PM Guideline Values. Earlier post.) g/m 3 annual mean.

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PNNL study outlines requirements for grid storage, reviews four electrochemical energy storage systems: vanadium redox flow, Na-beta, Li-ion and lead-carbon

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In addition to outlining requirements for ESS and general guidelines for investigating technologies, the paper by Yang et al., Sodium-beta alumina membrane battery. Sodium-beta alumina batteries (SBBs) reversibly charge and discharge electricity via sodium ion transport across a β" -Al 2 O 3. —Yang et al.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Integration into global supply chains By creating a comprehensive component ecosystem within India, it will enhance India’s attractiveness as a manufacturing destination, leading to increased investments from both domestic and international players seeking to leverage India’s competitive advantages and market potential.

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