Tag: battery minerals
Should We Sacrifice The Seabed Floor For Next-Generation Technology?
When President Donald Trump issued an executive order this summer promoting deep sea mining — which is currently prohibited under international law — he didn’t take into account the creatures that live on the seabed floor. Thousands of meters below sea level in deep black waters, marine animals survive without … [continued]
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The Ripple Effect: U.S. EV Slowdown & The Future Of ICE Service Businesses
In July 2025, the Trump administration moved to slow the pace of electric vehicle adoption in the United States through a package of policy reversals and trade measures. Federal purchase incentives for new and used EVs will end on September 30, the national charging infrastructure program has been shut down, … [continued]
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China Dominates Global Trade of Battery Minerals
China has a major role at each stage of the global battery supply chain and dominates interregional trade of minerals. China imported almost 12 million short tons of raw and processed battery minerals, accounting for 44% of interregional trade, and exported almost 11 million short tons of battery materials, packs, … [continued]
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EU Battery Due Diligence Rules: Are Carmakers Ready?
A new briefing assesses carmakers’ implementation of the EU Batteries Regulation due diligence obligations. As the world continues to shift to renewable energy systems and electric vehicles, which are key to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, ensuring sustainable and responsible battery supply chains is vital. The EU Batteries Regulation due … [continued]
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Grunge Meets Grid: How Pearl Jam’s Carbon Price Led Me to Battery ETFs
The world is electrifying at an accelerating pace, and while solar panels and wind turbines grab most of the headlines, the real power behind the transition lies buried in rocks and embedded in chemistry. Batteries and the critical minerals that go into them are the plumbing of the clean energy … [continued]
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