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A small American company just secured major cobalt and copper mines in Congo, promising better safety and environmental practices than previous operators. The deal marks a turning point in US efforts to source critical minerals responsibly while competing with Chinese firms in Africa.
Apple just reached a milestone that seemed impossible a decade ago: nearly one-third of every product they shipped in 2025 came from recycled materials. The tech giant also eliminated all plastic from packaging and now powers batteries with 100% recycled cobalt.
Scientists in Sudbury, Ontario have opened a pilot facility that uses bacteria to extract billions of dollars worth of nickel, cobalt, and copper from old mining waste. The breakthrough technology could transform abandoned tailings into critical minerals for electric vehicles while cleaning up the environment.
Electric vehicle maker Polestar just crossed a major sustainability milestone: half the cobalt in their newest batteries comes from recycled sources. It's a breakthrough that could reshape how we think about building greener cars.
A Singapore company called Flint has created batteries made from paper that cost the same as regular batteries but produce 30% less carbon pollution. The innovation could help break the world's dependence on scarce materials like lithium and cobalt.
Scientists in Japan solved a decades-old battery problem that could make electric cars cheaper and last longer without using controversial cobalt. The breakthrough uses abundant manganese instead, potentially accelerating our shift to clean energy.
University of Houston scientists have cracked the code on turning discarded electronics into a profitable domestic supply of critical minerals. Their breakthrough cost-sharing model could transform America's junk drawers into a sustainable source of gold, lithium, and cobalt.
India is transforming mountains of discarded electronics into lithium, cobalt, and rare minerals needed for smartphones, electric cars, and AI technology. The country's new recycling push could generate $6 billion annually while reducing dependence on imports.
A startup from the University of Texas developed a "chemical sponge" that captures valuable minerals from polluted water with zero toxic chemicals. Lab tests show it grabs 100% of critical elements like cobalt while working 100 times faster than current methods.
Researchers in Germany have transformed lignin, a wood byproduct usually burned as waste, into a key material for safer, more sustainable sodium-ion batteries. The breakthrough could power small vehicles while eliminating the need for mining expensive metals like lithium and cobalt.