The Crucible: January 2018
‘In the long run…’ Demand, supply, and the economics of resource availability
The mining industry has a problem, bemoaned Codelco chairman Oscar Landerretche…
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CRM - Critical Raw MaterialsCrucibleSustainability and Resource ManagementThe Crucible: October 2022Waste and RecyclingBattery recycling shifts up a gear
Growing demand for batteries means that significant volumes of batteries deployed to transport, portable and energy storage system applications will reach their end-of-life in the coming decades, posing the question:…
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The electric vehicle (EV) revolution has transformed the outlook for a host of minor metals, none more so than lithium. There are a wide range of opinions and projections as…
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CrucibleMinor Metals and ApplicationsResourcesThe Crucible: June 2023Niobium in batteries: When a downside can be an asset
In many respects, niobium’s properties resemble those of its chemical cousin tantalum, but nearly always in a way that disappoints. Niobium is chemically resistant to mineral acids, it can…
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Opportunities aplenty for molybdenum demand– by James Jeary Molybdenum is consumed in a broad array of chemical and metallurgical applications spanning the energy, transport, construction, chemical, medical and electronics industries.…
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CRM - Critical Raw MaterialsCrucibleMinor Metals and ApplicationsThe Crucible: April 2022Paths to financing future minor metals production
The world of minor metals can be a cruel and unforgiving place. As valuable as these metals are, global markets are small. Tantalum is essential in every computer logic chip.…
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The Raw Materials Week is an annual event organised by the European Commission. It gathers a wide range of stakeholders discussing policies and initiatives in the field of raw material, providing…
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Scandium has long been considered an “if” metal. If only it were available in quantity, it could transform aircraft production and fuel consumption. If only it were available in quantity,…