(UPDATE) USA: List of critical minerals revised
In a draft, the United States Geological Survey classifies 50 substances as significant to the economic or national security of the United States.
In a draft, the United States Geological Survey classifies 50 substances as significant to the economic or national security of the United States.
However, technologies designed to make air travel more environmentally friendly are already under development and could soon become the norm. One of these is the use of hydrogen. The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus now wants to test the suitability of the gas on a large scale and has agreed to cooperate with the CFM International engine consortium to this end.
German energy company RWE intends to significantly increase its offshore wind energy capacities from the current 2.4 gigawatts (GW) to 8 GW by 2030.
U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with business and political leaders today to announce major investments in the domestic value chain for critical raw materials.
Stockpiles of rare earths, lithium and cobalt are to be increased.
Domestic demand for raw materials in China continues to rise.