Governments Urged to Regulate Supply Chains as Demand for Critical Minerals Grows
Energy
Governments Urged to Regulate Supply Chains as Demand for Critical Minerals Grows
2022-11-14 19:45:49
by Dan McCue

PARIS — As the world continues to transition toward net-zero emissions, the rising demand for renewable energy is expected to continue to increase demand for critical minerals.  To ensure they continue to have a safe, secure and sustainable supply, a... Read More

DOE Investing $39M in Tech to Grow the Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Renewable Energy
DOE Investing $39M in Tech to Grow the Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain
2022-10-31 13:09:50
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Energy Department has awarded $39 million in funding for 16 projects across 12 states to develop market-ready technologies that will increase domestic supplies of critical elements required for the clean energy transition.  The selected projects, led by... Read More

Rio Tinto Partners With Canada to Decarbonize Plant, Boost Critical Minerals Processing
Climate
Rio Tinto Partners With Canada to Decarbonize Plant, Boost Critical Minerals Processing
2022-10-17 18:04:41
by Dan McCue

MONTREAL — Rio Tinto is partnering with the Canadian government to invest up to $537 million over the next eight years to decarbonize its operations in Sorel-Tracy, Québec, and to position the business as a center of excellence for critical... Read More

White House Sees Progress on Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains
White House
White House Sees Progress on Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains
2022-02-23 15:38:49
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that progress is being made on securing critical mineral supply chains, moves the administration says will power clean energy manufacturing and create good-paying jobs. Last year, Biden signed an executive order intended to... Read More

Biden to Order a Review of US Supply Chains for Vital Goods
White House
Biden to Order a Review of US Supply Chains for Vital Goods

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to review U.S. supply chains for large-capacity batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals and semiconductors that power cars, phones, military equipment and other goods.  The United States has become... Read More

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