Companies & Organisations
Audi partners with university to research mineral recycling tech
Audi is funding the research to examine the possibility of extracting tin, gallium and indium from incinerated household waste.
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Germany
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Industry News
German coal plants follow steps of large miners to clean image
Germany’s coal companies are following large multinational miners in cleaning up their image, with critics concerned that restructuring plans may set the stage for emissions to rise further.
Industry News
Lessons from the UK, US, and Germany on transitioning power grids from coal to clean
As grids shift from relying on coal-fired generation to more diverse energy mixes, including an increasing proportion of renewable energy, important lessons can be learned on how to maintain flexibility and reliability.
Industry News
A perspective on Europe’s rising lithium demand
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][distance desktop_type=”30″][lvs][distance desktop_type=”30″][vc_btn title=”Source – innovationnewsnetwork.com” color=”sky” i_type=”material” i_icon_material=”vc-material vc-material-perm_device_information” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.innovationnewsnetwork.com%2Fa-perspective-on-europes-rising-lithium-demand%2F34480%2F|target:_blank”][distance desktop_type=”30″][vc_column_text] Michael Schmidt, Senior Analyst at the German Mineral Resources Agency, spoke to Innovation News Network about the steps that Europe must take…
Industry News
Germany’s Scholz hints at more chip investments
"I know of other plans by German companies and many others," Scholz told the Bundestag lower house of parliament after listing recent projects announced by chipmakers Intel (INTC.O) and Infineon (IFXGn.DE).
Policies and Regulation
Germany Eyes Critical Materials Fund of as Much as $1.1 Billion
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][distance desktop_type=”30″][lvs][distance desktop_type=”30″][vc_btn title=”Source – Bloomberg” color=”sky” i_type=”material” i_icon_material=”vc-material vc-material-perm_device_information” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomberg.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2F2023-06-26%2Fgermany-eyes-critical-materials-fund-of-as-much-as-1-1-billion%23%3A~%3Atext%3DGermany%2520plans%2520to%2520set%2520up%2CEconomy%2520Minister%2520Robert%2520Habeck%2520said|target:_blank”][distance desktop_type=”30″][vc_column_text]Germany plans to set up a state fund worth between €500 million and €1 billion ($546 million to $1.1 billion)…
Industry News
EU and Germany Join Forces to Boost Rwanda’s Mining Sector
The project launch, signifies a significant milestone towards strengthening entrepreneurship, improving the business environment, and enhancing investment attractiveness in Rwanda’s mining sector
Companies & Organisations
LEAG is transforming coal plant into Germany’s largest energy storage system
LEAG has announced it would transform its lignite-fired thermal power plants and open-cast pits in eastern Germany into Europe’s largest green energy hub, with a capacity between 7 GW and 14 GW
Industry News
Berlin risks water shortages in fallout from Germany’s coal exit
On top of that, old mines are being flooded to create man-made lakes, further draining resources
Companies & Organisations
Vulcan on target for lithium extraction plant completion
Vulcan Energy Resources believes its lithium extraction optimisation plant is just 73 days away from mechanical completion