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Japan discover cobalt supply that could feed its lithium-ion battery making demand for 88-years

Tue, 08/25/2020 - 14:31 -- Paul Crompton

Japan has announced the successful excavation of rare metals including battery critical materials cobalt and nickel from the seabed of its exclusive economic zone. 

The Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), commissioned by the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry, excavated about 650kg of cobalt-rich crust in July, according to the country’s news outlet The Japan News.

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Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC)
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Trade and Industry Ministry
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Lead’s multi-billion-dollar boost for US economy

Mon, 02/05/2018 - 12:01 -- John Shepherd
Lead’s multi-billion-dollar boost for US economy

The US lead battery industry contributed more than $28 billion of total economic output to the national economy in 2016, a new study has revealed.

In addition, the jobs of more than 95,000 US workers depended on lead batteries, according to the study— Economic Contribution of the US Lead Battery Industry— prepared by the Economic Development Research Group for Battery Council International (BCI) and Essential Energy Everyday.

 

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