The Xunta de Galicia is nearing the completion of the processing for two additional wind farms, adding to a series of renewable energy projects aimed at supplying power to the Alcoa industrial complex in A Mariña, Lugo. This update comes after the authorization of construction permits for a dozen wind farms intended to energize the aluminum production facility. José Antonio...
HiTech
Nornickel Fortifies IT Infrastructure with Strategic Alliances with Russian Software Developers
Nornickel is pivoting towards Russian tech expertise, partnering with RED SOFT and Bazalt SPO to bolster its IT infrastructure with local software solutions. This strategic shift is in response to the departure of foreign tech companies from Russia, prompting Nornickel to explore local alternatives for essential IT services, including operating systems and network management tools. The collaboration was kickstarted during...
Ivanhoe and Trafigura to Pioneer Use of Revitalized Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor
The Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor, a strategic rail line connecting crucial African mines to the Atlantic port of Lobito in Angola, is set for a significant boost with a $250 million investment from the Biden administration aimed at its revitalization. This century-old railway is also part of a broader initiative, including a study to extend the rail into Zambia with...
Pentagon Embarks on AI-Based Pricing Program for Critical Minerals Amidst Market Challenges
The Pentagon is venturing into a new realm with its ambitious AI-based program, aimed at estimating prices for critical minerals. This groundbreaking initiative, led by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), seeks to create a more transparent pricing model in response to the complexities of current global markets. Despite having a strategic germanium stockpile, the United States lacks reserves...
Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Battery Material Development
AI is poised to revolutionize the development of new battery materials, with expectations of halving the time required for innovation, as reported by the Financial Times on January 24, 2024. Key insights from the report include: (A) Umicore and Microsoft Collaboration: (B) Microsoft and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: (C) Global Competition and AI in the Battery Industry:
Breakthrough in Composite Material Development: Russian Scientists Create Lightweight, Ductile Aluminium-Based Composite
A team of Russian scientists, led by Professor Dmitry Shtansky from NITU MISIS (Moscow), has developed a groundbreaking aluminium-based composite material. This new composite not only rivals the strength of steel but is also three times lighter and exhibits superior plasticity compared to similar materials. This innovation holds significant potential for applications in the automotive and aviation industries. Key Features...
Emirates Global Aluminium and Nadeera Introduce Recycling Initiative Near Jebel Ali Plant
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), an industrial company in the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with social enterprise Nadeera to introduce a new recycling solution in communities close to its Jebel Ali plant. Yalla Return, developed by Nadeera, is a platform designed to enhance recycling efforts among consumers. It utilizes technology as a tool for community engagement, encouraging and rewarding recycling...
Novelis Files for Innovative Patent to Detect Metal Separation in Casting Molds
Patent Application for Advanced Detection System Novelis, a company based in the USA, has filed a patent application for a new system designed to detect metal separation from casting molds. This patent, filed on December 19, 2022, is identified under the application number 202217073473 A and falls within the international classification numbers B22D 11/049, B22D 11/16, B22D 11/18, and B22D...
Royal Decree Amendment: Boost for Wind Energy Projects Lacking Permits
New Regulatory Amendment Published The Official State Gazette has officially published an amendment to the Royal Decree regulating renewable facilities’ network access and connection rights. This critical update introduces a new scoring system favoring projects that, despite lacking necessary permits, have received a favorable environmental impact statement (EIS). Implications for Lugo’s Wind Farms This amendment directly impacts five wind farms...
Nornickel’s Digitalisation Arm Launches Tokens for Platinum Group Metals
Exclusive Access for Qualified Investors, with Plans for Wider Availability Nornickel’s digitalisation firm, GPF Investments (GPFI), has launched a new range of digital tokens linked to platinum group metals, including platinum, palladium, ruthenium, and iridium, the top palladium miner said in a statement on Thursday. Currently, these tokens are available only to qualified investors, identified based on their market experience....