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E-Tech Resources expands mineral landholdings at the Eureka REE Project in Namibia

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E-Tech Resources, a rare earth exploration and development company developing its Eureka Rare Earths Project in Namibia, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an 85% interest in exclusive prospecting license 8748 (EPL 8748). EPL 8748 (165.2

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Mercedes-Benz signs MoU with Government of Canada to strengthen cooperation across EV value chain; natural resources development; Rock Tech Lithium

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As part of Mercedes-Benz’s Ambition2039, the focus is on the reduction of CO 2 emissions as well as the responsible use of resources along the entire supply chain. With the envisaged strategic partnership with Rock Tech, Mercedes-Benz is expected to advance localization of European production of state-of-the art battery cells.

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Electric powertrain of new Megane E-Tech features new cooling system

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The powertrain of the all-new Megane E-TECH Electric was fully developed by the Alliance. The new oil cooling system combines simple and efficient technical solutions to keep the motor of the Megane E-TECH Electric at an optimal temperature. Electric motors must have an excellent cooling system in order to be efficient. Drive unit.

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Georgia Tech researchers develop aluminum-foil-based anodes for all-solid-state Li-ion batteries

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The project began as a collaboration between the Georgia Tech team and Novelis, a leading manufacturer of aluminum and the world’s largest aluminum recycler, as part of the Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech. Resources Liu, Y., The brown spheres represent the SSE and the green spheres represent NMC. Sloan Foundation.

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Advice and Resources for Tech Workers Coping With Job Loss

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Tens of thousands of tech workers have been laid off by companies recently, including at Amazon , Dropbox , GitHub , Google , Microsoft , and Vimeo. Beef up your tech and leadership skills with online courses Although Xu isn’t a financial advisor, he says the first thing to do when you lose your job is to “slim down financially.”

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Rock Tech Lithium breaks ground on Guben converter; battery-grade LiOH for Mercedes-Benz battery suppliers starting in 2026

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Canada-based Rock Tech Lithium officially broke ground for its lithium conversion plant in Guben, Germany ( earlier post ), from which it will supply Mercedes-Benz with battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) starting in 2026 (starting with a qualification period). Earlier post.)

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Michigan Tech receives $2.5M ARPA-E MINER award for carbon storage and extraction of critical minerals from mine tailings

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A Michigan Tech project to help mines in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Minnesota achieve net-zero emissions while extracting critical minerals from mine tailings has received $2.5 Michigan Tech’s project is the only one in the state to receive funding from Mining Innovations for Negative Emissions Resource Recovery (MINER).

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