nickel
PulseAugur coverage of nickel — every cluster mentioning nickel across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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US restricts tungsten and battery scrap exports, targeting Chinese recyclers
The United States has implemented a one-year ban on exports of tungsten scrap and lithium-ion battery "black mass." This measure aims to secure domestic supply chains for strategic resources, potentially impacting Chine…
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Backyard scientist builds LEDs and RAM from scratch
A hobbyist known as "Dr. Semiconductor" has successfully created homemade LEDs and RAM in his backyard cleanroom. Matthew Hartensveld, the individual behind the project, utilized a laser purchased from eBay to etch sapp…
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Deep-sea vent metals may have kickstarted life's chemistry on Earth
New research suggests that the origins of life on Earth were significantly influenced by metals found at deep-sea hydrothermal vents. These metals, including nickel, iron, and cobalt, acted as catalysts for essential ch…
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Indonesia launches commodity exchange to challenge Malaysia's palm oil pricing power
Indonesia is challenging Malaysia's long-standing dominance in palm oil pricing by launching its own commodity exchange. This new exchange, the Strategic Mineral and Commodity Exchange (BMKS), aims to set benchmarks not…
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Indonesia aims for EV production powerhouse status amid supply chain challenges
Indonesia is aiming to become a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) production supply chain, but faces challenges in moving beyond being just a market. Analysts suggest that stricter local-content regulations and …
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Chinese scientists engineer tougher tires using rare earth elements
Chinese scientists have developed a new method for producing high-strength rubber using rare earth elements, specifically neodymium. This advanced rubber, designed for enhanced durability and elasticity, is intended for…
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Colorado mandates automakers handle EV battery recycling by 2029
Colorado has enacted a new law (SB26-003) that places the responsibility for collecting and processing end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries onto automakers. This legislation, set to take full effect by July 2029,…
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China and West diverge on EV battery recycling strategies
China and Western nations are adopting contrasting strategies for managing end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. China prioritizes immediate metal recovery through shredding, driven by its focus on lithium-iron-phosph…
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NIO CEO: EV costs rise over $1,400 due to material price hikes
NIO CEO William Li stated that the cost of electric vehicles has increased by over 10,000 yuan due to rising raw material prices, including nickel, cobalt, and lithium carbonate. He noted that these price hikes, along w…
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Boston Metal secures $75M to produce critical metals with new tech
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…
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Chinese firms see growth in metals and new materials
Two Chinese securities firms, CITIC Securities and CITIC Securities, have released research reports highlighting significant growth potential in the metals and new materials sectors. Both reports point to a strong perfo…