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- CD Original Article · Samuel Weingast · 08/14/2024An Overview of Mining, outlines why mining is necessary and why responsible mining models are a must. Mining is necessary for the energy transition. Dependence on renewable energy and critical minerals will ultimately be better for the world and its people than our current fossil fuel economy, but it’s crucial to remember that as we expand mining, we must do so in a way that minimizes impacts.…
- CD Original Article · Samuel Weingast · 08/14/2024Diving deeper into how we can responsibly source the minerals needed for renewable energy technologies. Samuel will explore three major strategies to reduce the environmental and social impacts of mining, along with a few additional approaches that are gaining traction. Whether you’re a battery manufacturer or just curious about the future of sustainable mining, this is a must-read.…
- CD Original Article · Sean Lowrie · 10/19/23Explaining Carbon Removal through Carbon Mineralisation. Today this explainer comes from our friends at Arca, a CDR venture from Vancouver, Canada, that is hell-bent on turning mine waste facilities into massive carbon dioxide sinks. Arca is backed by Lowercarbon Capital and the Grantham Foundation, working with some of the world’s largest miners on three continents, and recently sold hundreds…
Minerals › Battery Metals
- CD Original Article · Samuel Weingast · 08/14/2024An Overview of Mining, outlines why mining is necessary and why responsible mining models are a must. Mining is necessary for the energy transition. Dependence on renewable energy and critical minerals will ultimately be better for the world and its people than our current fossil fuel economy, but it’s crucial to remember that as we expand mining, we must do so in a way that minimizes impacts.…
- CD Original Article · Samuel Weingast · 08/14/2024Diving deeper into how we can responsibly source the minerals needed for renewable energy technologies. Samuel will explore three major strategies to reduce the environmental and social impacts of mining, along with a few additional approaches that are gaining traction. Whether you’re a battery manufacturer or just curious about the future of sustainable mining, this is a must-read.…
Minerals › Battery Metals › Nickel
- CD Original Article · Sean Lowrie · 10/19/23Explaining Carbon Removal through Carbon Mineralisation. Today this explainer comes from our friends at Arca, a CDR venture from Vancouver, Canada, that is hell-bent on turning mine waste facilities into massive carbon dioxide sinks. Arca is backed by Lowercarbon Capital and the Grantham Foundation, working with some of the world’s largest miners on three continents, and recently sold hundreds…
Minerals › Battery Metals › Direct Lithium Extraction
- CD Original Article · Harrison Tramposch · 08/24/2024Batteries are becoming a key player in the energy transition, with demand growing exponentially as various sectors adopt battery technology. This domino effect is driving down global fossil fuel demand, as highlighted in RMI’s recent report. From consumer electronics to electric vehicles, batteries are climbing S-curves of adoption, with sales doubling every two to three years. Battery prices…
- CD Original Article · Micheal Applebaum · 03/03/2025Today we're diving into the fast-growing, high-stakes world of battery energy storage systems (BESS). This market isn't just heating up; it's set to skyrocket from around $50 billion in 2024 to potentially $150 billion by 2030. But growth at this scale doesn't come without turbulence. Battery storage sits at the center of the energy transition, unlocking renewables,…
- CD Original Article · Samuel Weingast · 08/14/2024Diving deeper into how we can responsibly source the minerals needed for renewable energy technologies. Samuel will explore three major strategies to reduce the environmental and social impacts of mining, along with a few additional approaches that are gaining traction. Whether you’re a battery manufacturer or just curious about the future of sustainable mining, this is a must-read.…
Materials
- CD Original Article · Zoei Benzon · 12/04/2024Diving into a crucial yet often overlooked topic in the climate space: synthetic rubber. From car tires to climbing shoes, it’s a material embedded in our everyday lives—but its environmental impact is massive. We’ll break down the basics of synthetic rubber production, examine its role in industries like transportation and outdoor recreation, and navigate the environmental trade-offs that…
Software › Energy & Heat
- CD Original Article · Skander Garroum · 09/26/2023In Part 1 of our 2 Parter on Industrial Heat we looked at the problem: 25% of global energy and emissions is coming from different uses of heat in industrial processes. Today we are looking at a company solving the problem, by combining the technology of bricks and toasters: Rondo.
- CD Original Article · Skander Garroum · 09/26/2023The Rondo Heat Battery delivers 24/7 zero-carbon, economical industrial heat, fueled by affordable renewable electricity. It supplies on-demand high-temperature heat as hot air, steam, or hot water, enabling customers to reduce operating costs while utilizing zero-carbon energy continuously.