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Water in the Tank Thanks to New Fuel Cell?
Chinese researchers have developed a method of using metal alloys to produce hydrogen from salt water. This offers completely new possibilities.
China’s metal production is already recovering
The situation for the main supplier of rare earths and rare earth products has eased faster than expected. That is the good news.
Formula e: Ambassador of Modern Technology
The electric racing series thrill spectators around the world. The racing bolides form the spearhead of electric mobility, not least thanks to rare earth magnets.
Corona Hits Rare Earth Industry
In the city of Ganzhou, where much of the world’s rare earths come from, production is currently running at about 20 %, according to a local manager. The corona virus is to blame.
Rhenium Remains Highly Sought After
The aviation industry is booming. It is also one of the most important customers for Rhenium. In the next 10 years, the technology metal could become scarce.
Powering satellites with gallium
A German start-up has developed an ion propulsion with gallium fuel. It could revolutionize the market – NASA is already on board.
Start-up Wins Indium From Residual Materials
The german start-up “RMF Tech” extracts indium from remainders and residues of smelting and prepares them for the industry in commercial quality.
Gallium in Innovative MicroLED
Osram is currently developing “transparent, high-resolution and direct-emitting visualization solutions” with MicroLED. Gallium plays a central role in this.
Solar Energy for Rare Earths: Are China and North Korea Getting into Business?
China and North Korea are old allies. Now it seems that cooperation is to be even closer. The signals from China, however, are ambivalent.
5G increases Demand for Gallium and Germanium
Huge quantities of gallium and germanium are required for 5G expansion. Where exactly they are used and why this is interesting for investors.
One in Five Buyers expect Shortages for Rare Earths
According to a survey by german newspaper Handelsblatt, rare earths are at the top of the list of raw materials for which a bottleneck is expected in the coming years. What else is worrying purchase agents.
Extraction of technology metals in Germany? (72)
A new membrane system is intended to revolutionize the extraction of strategic metals such as indium or germanium. The Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg is testing the filter so that it can be…