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As the world electrifies, embracing renewables and AI, copper supply must keep pace. The U.S. is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this opportunity with its abundant copper reserves and resources. In the coming weeks, we’ll delve into why #CopperisSecure. Even with abundant resources, a multi-pronged domestic supply strategy is needed, including domestic production and refining, recycling, and reliable trade partners. Each has its complexities, but with an “all-of-the-above” approach, we can confidently meet demand. https://lnkd.in/d8uWuV6U #Copper #CDA #CopperisSecure #CopperisCritical

The Power of Copper: More Than Just a Metal! Did you know that copper is essential for a healthy and sustainable future? 🛠️🔋 From powering our homes with electricity to enabling advanced technologies, copper plays a critical role in our everyday lives. ⚡ Conductivity Champion: Copper is one of the best conductors of electricity, making it indispensable in electrical wiring, motors, and renewable energy systems like solar panels and wind turbines. 🌍 Eco-Friendly: Copper is 100% recyclable without losing its properties, making it a key player in the circular economy. Recycled copper requires up to 85% less energy than new copper, reducing our carbon footprint! 💪 Health Benefits: Copper is crucial for our health, aiding in the formation of red blood cells, boosting immune function, and even having antimicrobial properties to keep our surfaces cleaner. 🌱 Sustainable Growth: As we move towards greener technologies, copper will be more important than ever. Electric vehicles, smart grids, and energy-efficient buildings all rely heavily on this versatile metal. Let’s appreciate the incredible value of copper and its role in building a brighter, more sustainable future! 🌟💚 Learn more and come explore this giant mountain of copper in Nevada with us at giantminingcorp.com $BFG.c 🇨🇦 $BFGFF 🇺🇸 $YWF 🇩🇪 #Copper #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #EcoFriendly #HealthTech

Copper is a vital component of technologies that will power the world’s transition to clean energy. Fortunately, Resolution Copper has the potential to supply up to one-quarter of the nation’s total copper demand, providing a homegrown source for American manufacturers. This not only drives innovation and economic opportunities in Arizona but also boosts industries across the country. #CleanEnergy #CopperRevolution #SustainableFuture #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #ResolutionCopper #MadeInAmerica

Taking batteries apart for the energy transistion - Exploring the core of sustainable technology by disassembling 18650 Li-Ion batteries. These powerhouses contain Nickel Cobalt Aluminium and Graphite electrodes, divided by a polypropylene separator together with an electrolyte. Understanding these components is crucial for advancing battery recycling and sustainability efforts in our industry. Within a Tesla - 3-4miles of battery material is required. Which mostly comes from: Lithium- Australia, China or Chile Nickel - Phillipines, Australia, Russia, China Cobolt - Democratic Republic of Congo, China, Russia, Cuba, & Australia Graphite - China Copper - Chile And Peru 85% of all material and refining is done within China. And has a risk to global economy and supply chain disruption, with resilience. Manufacturing know-how in the cell manufacturing, it’s starting with precision manufacturing technology from South Korea, China and Japan - the approach relies on Six Sigma and yield control systems linked to data and Lean processes. Simulation and closed loop systems rely on Quality and Inspection systems throughout the process. Join the conversation on innovative recycling practices and the future of energy storage. #EV #ElectricVehicles #Batteries #Cell #Manufacturing

#CarbonCapture technologies could help reduce emissions from heavy industries, such as the #aluminium one.    Industrial Carbon Management (ICM) involves capturing CO2 from industrial operations and storing it underground, as well as utilizing it for creating other products.   Our researchers assessed various #decarbonisation technologies, such as inert anodes and hydrogen production, and found that ICM has the largest potential to mitigate emissions in the aluminium sector.   The initial investment and operating costs for ICM are high, but the potential for revenue generation through carbon capture integration and mechanisms like the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) could help offset these costs.   Read the report’s main findings: https://europa.eu/!h9DrMg

Panasonic is expanding its EV battery production in North America to meet the growing demand for EVs and create a more sustainable supply chain by increasing its use of locally sourced materials. To achieve this, Panasonic has signed a seven-year offtake agreement with Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG), an anode active material manufacturer, for the supply of natural graphite. Graphite anodes are a leading component in EV batteries, and there are two main forms readily available on the market – natural and synthetic. While synthetic has long been the choice of battery manufacturers, natural graphite advantages include a lower cost to acquire and a higher crystalline structure, making it more electrically and thermally conductive. Natural graphite also has a considerably lower environmental impact – according to research, the only emissions from natural graphite are those created during the mining process. Under a “mine-to-battery-material” model, NMG will mine natural graphite from its Matawinie Mine in Quebec, Canada, to produce anode active materials at its battery material plant in Becancour, Quebec. These materials will support Panasonic as it attempts to build a robust supply chain in North America and advance its goal of reducing its carbon footprint to 50% of its 2022 levels by 2031. In addition, Panasonic has announced it will invest in NMG. Panasonic will make an initial investment of $25 million to the company, and will provide additional funding up to $150 million with co-investors, subsequent to a maximum ownership threshold agreed between the relevant parties. To save energy & cost for your business, contact me at https://buff.ly/2EjAMbu. #Reliability #EnergyStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #EnergyAudit #Procurement #Resilience https://buff.ly/49NdHty

📃 Kerstin Jorna, Director General at DG Grow, European Commission, joined us on 14 November as a speaker during our launch of a new report "Net-Zero by 2050: Science-based Decarbonisation Pathways for the European Aluminium Industry”. She stressed the need of bringing down the energy prices for the #aluminium sector and ensuring that the decarbonisation efforts and business models remain globally competitive. “It’s so nonsensical to export aluminium because we export energy, in fact. There’s so much energy in your product.” 🔗 Read our full report here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eEHXfWBh #energyprices #netzero #decarbonisation

Can metals recycling keep the energy transition on track? The clean energy transition will cut emissions, but it will also drastically increase demand for metals such as aluminium, copper, nickel and lithium. By 2030 we could face up to a 30% shortfall in some vital transition metals. But advances in recycling – including from France’s world-leading atomic research programme – are promising to boost supply. By 2050, the majority of metals demand from clean energy technologies could be met by recycling. Watch our video made in collaboration with Financial Times to discover more: http://spkl.io/604244Dwe #recycling #energy #metals #rethinksustainability #rethinkeverything #lombardodier

Very interesting short video that explains why recycling of batteries is key to the energy transition and to the reduction of imbalances between production (supply) and demand.

Linde presented its Oxyfuel and Hydrogen-ready technologies for the copper industry at the European Green Copper Summit. This event showcased Linde's commitment to decarbonization and its efforts to address industry challenges. Hosted by ECV International in Hamburg, Germany on June 13th and 14th, the Summit offered a valuable platform for discussing crucial topics. Key discussions at the summit revolved around the industry's current priorities and future trajectory, with a specific focus on regulatory challenges, recycling and scrap availability, electrification, copper demands as a strategical metal, infrastructure, and smelting technologies. The importance of collaboration between industries, academia, and government was underscored as an essential pathway forward. With the emphasis on driving more copper recycling, enhancing melting processes through Linde's oxyfuel and Hydrogen technologies for copper refining, the industry is ready for positive transformation. Thanks to Rebecca Chen for her organization of this significant seminar! Joachim von Scheele, William Mahoney #linde #hydrogen #carbonfootprint #copper #CopperIndustry #SustainableFuture #decarbonization