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  1. RESEARCH · MIT Technology Review Italiano(IT) · · [2 sources]

    Boston Metal gets a $75 million lifeline to produce critical metals

    Boston Metal has secured $75 million in new funding to advance its molten oxide electrolysis technology for producing critical metals. This investment comes after the company faced financial difficulties and layoffs due to an industrial accident at its Brazilian facility. The funds will support the startup's commercial plant in Brazil, which aims to produce niobium, tantalum, and tin, and will also fuel future projects for metals like vanadium, nickel, and chromium. AI

    Boston Metal gets a $75 million lifeline to produce critical metals

    IMPACT This funding could accelerate the adoption of novel industrial processes for producing critical materials, potentially impacting supply chains for various advanced technologies.

  2. RESEARCH · MIT Technology Review English(EN) ·

    Climate tech companies are pivoting to critical minerals

    Climate tech companies are shifting their focus from decarbonization to critical minerals and data centers to navigate a challenging political and funding environment. Boston Metal, known for its low-emission steel production, raised $75 million to bolster its critical metals business, aiming to generate cash flow for its climate goals. Similarly, Brimstone, a cement startup, now highlights its critical mineral production alongside its efforts to reduce emissions in the cement industry. This pivot reflects a broader trend of companies emphasizing politically favorable areas to ensure their survival and continued impact. AI

    IMPACT Climate tech companies are adapting business models to critical minerals and data centers, potentially impacting future resource allocation and technological development.