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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 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.
A Netherlands company just unveiled solar storage batteries that skip rare metals entirely and cool themselves without electricity. The plug-and-play units weigh less than a pickup truck and need no concrete foundation.
Two engineers from Bengaluru found a way to extract valuable metals from dead batteries without using harsh chemicals. Their company now transforms battery waste into pure lithium, cobalt, and nickel sold to industries across India.
As electric vehicles drive demand for lithium and cobalt, the UN is helping mining countries turn resource wealth into better jobs, safer conditions, and empowered communities. From Argentina to Zambia, new partnerships are keeping more benefits local.
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.
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.
American and Guatemalan teams successfully removed dangerous radioactive material from an abandoned medical device, eliminating the risk of it being stolen for weapons. The cobalt-60 source, once used to treat cancer patients, is now safely stored in the United States.
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.
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.
Nissan just joined forces with a UK company to build next-generation batteries that could match China's prices without relying on expensive materials. The breakthrough uses abundant sulfur instead of pricey nickel and cobalt.
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.
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.
Colorado just passed the nation's first electric vehicle battery law with specific recycling targets for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. The bipartisan bill turns aging EV batteries into a renewable resource instead of waste.
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.
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.
A Bengaluru company is transforming discarded lithium-ion batteries into valuable industrial metals, proving that one industry's trash can become another's treasure. Their underwater dismantling process eliminates fire risks while recovering lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and aluminum.
Researchers at Hiroshima University just cracked a decades-old manufacturing problem by successfully 3D printing tungsten carbide, one of the toughest materials used in industry. The breakthrough could slash waste and costs while making industrial tools more accessible worldwide.
Colorado just solved a growing problem: what to do with thousands of heavy, valuable EV batteries once they're done powering cars. A new law puts automakers in charge of collecting and recycling them, with strict targets for recovering critical minerals.
When atmospheric scientist Perry Samson got caught inside a tornado during a 2008 research trip, he tried to snap a photo for the "instant PhD" he'd promised students. The camera didn't work, but his sense of humor and quick thinking kept him alive.
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