BORON MINING
Sourcing, extraction and mining of Boron is a complicated affair requiring huge investment for this criticial mineral. Learn how the industry players are shaping the future of boron supplies
Lithium Reserves Discovered In India
As lithium moves from powering batteries to revolutionizing technology, countries possessing a strategic reserve of lithium will be poised for a successful journey into the future.
Introduction to Boron and Lithium
Many investors are aware that boron and lithium are two essential elements for use in Advanced Energy. What is the difference between the two minerals?
Podcast – Lithium 101
Today, we're going to talk about lithium 101 - its chemical properties, where it's found and the mining processes to extract lithium from the ground, applications, market size, and demand for lithium. Lithium 101.
Lithium Miners Update for January 2023
January marked a thrilling start to the year for Lithium Miners, as investors eagerly sought out these companies in anticipation of exciting opportunities.
Podcast – The Solar Power Market is Red Hot
The solar power market is growing with the demand for renewable energy sources.
Lithium Miner Ioneer To Receive $700m from DOE
Ioneer, a lithium mining company, has secured a remarkable $700 million investment from the U.S Department of Energy to develop their Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project.
Junior Lithium Miners – Market Update
Today, we'll continue our look at a number of markets where boron and borax compounds are used, including the Boron Trifluoride Market, Potassium Fluoborate Market, the Tin Fluoborate Market, the Permanent Magnets Market, the Super Abrasives Market, the Cubic Boron Nitride Market, the Hexagonal Boron Nitride Market, the Lithium BIS Borate Market, and the Cubic Boron Nitrates Market.
Podcast – 5e Advanced Materials Announces Exciting Update
Today, we’re going to take a look at 5e Advanced Materials, the only permitted boron and lithium resource in the United States that recently updated the boron and lithium community with its strategic plan.
Lithium Miners To Watch In Upcoming Years
December closed out with a surge of momentum for the Lithium Miners where investors are looking forward to investing in these companies.
Podcast – Boron Markets Ultimate Guide Part 2
Today, we'll continue our look at a number of markets where boron and borax compounds are used, including the Boron Trifluoride Market, Potassium Fluoborate Market, the Tin Fluoborate Market, the Permanent Magnets Market, the Super Abrasives Market, the Cubic Boron Nitride Market, the Hexagonal Boron Nitride Market, the Lithium BIS Borate Market, and the Cubic Boron Nitrates Market.
FEAM Collaborates With Estes Energetics
FEAM and Estes Energetics have signed an LOI to develop cutting-edge boron-based components for solid rocket motors. FEAM has also achieved initial production milestones.
Podcast – Boron Markets Ultimate Guide Part 1
Today, we're going to look at part one of a guide to Boron Markets. This compilation of research reports and sources is a guide to a number of Boron Markets, presenting forecasts based on estimations from several sources.
Podcast – Novel Applications in BNNTs
Today, we're going to look at novel applications using boron nitride nanotubes. Boron nitride nanotubes, or BNNTs, are mechanically and structurally identical to carbon nanotubes. BNNTs, however, have unique properties that are electrically insulating as well as transparent because of the polarized boron nitride bond.
FEAM Announces Its Strategic Plan
FEAM (5E Advanced Materials, Inc.) is delighted to present a status report on the implementation and operation of its strategic planning.
Podcast – Turkey and Boron
Today, we're going to look at Turkey and Boron. Turkey is the world's largest producer of boron through the government-owned Eti Maden. With enough reserves to cover global demand for the next 500 years, Turkey stands first in market share, manufactures, and markets 62% of the world's boron.
Ultimate Guide to Boron Markets
Learn more about well-researched forecasts for the various global boron markets.
FEAM (5E Advanced Materials) Announces New Board Members
5E Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: FEAM) is delighted to welcome three non-executive board members and looks forward to working with them from October 25, 2022.
Sodalite with boron: The Crystal of Communication
Sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral found in many colors, but deep blue with white streaks is the most desirable.
Bluescape Invests $60 million in 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM)
Bluescape Energy Partners recently announced its definitive agreement with 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM), an exploration stage boron and lithium company, for a $60 million private placement of senior secured notes convertible into common stock of the company
FEAM And Solar Energy Systems
5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (“5E”) (Nasdaq: FEAM)(ASX: 5EA) has signed a research agreement with Boston College to explore the creation of innovative solar energy systems to help make renewable energy more affordable and accessible.
Podcast – Mining Decarbonization
In today's podcast, we're going to look at decarbonization opportunities in the mining industry and how mining can help achieve net zero emissions.
Uncovering Decarbonization Opportunities In The Mining Industry
The mining sector has a key role in the transition to net-zero emissions. Although it currently accounts for just 4-7% of global emissions, it is one of the most energy-intensive industries, and its products are used in a wide range of other sectors.
Ulexite: The Wonder Mineral
Ulexite, a boron mineral found in the American southwest, is recognized for its intense, pearly white color. This stone first garnered attention in 1840 and is named after the German chemist George Ludwig Ulex, who first explained its chemical composition.
Nowea Energy Inc. To List on Stock Exchange
Nowea Energy Inc. is in the stage of implementing business plans for a stock exchange listing. According to a recent announcement, the company aims to be listed on a separate stock exchange.
Podcast High Purity Boron
In today's podcast, we're going to look at the global high purity boron market, which will experience strong growth in the coming years. This is mainly due to the increasing demand for boron-based products in electronics, semiconductors, and the automotive sector.
Underground Mining Pursuit: Hard Rock Mining
Underground mining is a practice that delves deep for precious metals, gems and other valuable minerals. Hard rock mining venture to extract minerals from hard ore or sedimentary rocks.
Global High Purity Boron Market
The global high purity boron market will experience strong growth in the coming years. This is mainly due to the increasing demand for boron-based products.
Critical Minerals Crushed
Many critical minerals shares have been hit hard in recent months as the prices of these commodities have declined sharply. While the overall market has seen sharp declines, shares of companies involved in the mining and production of these critical minerals have been hit even harder.
FEAM Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results
5E Advanced Materials Inc. (NASDAQ: FEAM), the owner of strategic critical mineral assets Boron and Lithium at Fort Cady in southern California, reported its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2022, which ended on March 31, 2022.
Critical Mineral Boron in the Mojave Desert
Critical mineral boron is used in various applications, from agriculture to nuclear power. It's also one of the few minerals we don't have enough. As with other strategic minerals, obtaining a license for production is hard given the environmental impact on the land.
Sustainable Mining: The Future of the Industry
Sustainable mining is the sustainable extraction, processing, and use of mineral resources. It impacts the environmental and its economic feasibility.
Rio Tinto: Outlook for the Jadar lithium Project
Rio Tinto is keen to reopen discussions with the Serbian government about the future of its $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project, which was on hold ahead of election.
FEAM Announces Breakthrough Technology on Boron Facility
FEAM - 5E advanced materials - has made a significant breakthrough and has begun construction on its Small Scale Boron Facility (SSBF) with a leading publicly traded contractor in the US.
The Threat of a Boron Market Shortage
The world market for boron si facing a shortage due to rising demand. Boron is a strategic material globally, and demand is projected to grow significantly due to its use in multiple industries and applications, from advanced energy to decarbonization and food security.
Boron: New Suppliers Ramp up for Production
Boron, number 5 on the periodic table, finds its essential role in decarbonization and electric vehicles. It also plays a vital role in reaching safer climate targets.
Podcast – Boron and U.S. Rare Earths
Podcast - Today, we're going to take a look at boron and US rare earths and the stockpiling policy. The US is boosting the stockpile of its rare earth materials, such as cobalt and lithium. But why is this? The answer is partly to reduce dependence on China and partly to have a strategic policy towards rare earth sourcing and distribution.
Biden Administration Issues Critical and Strategic Mineral Policy
Biden Administration is taking strategic steps to safeguard the clean energy transition, protecting access and availability of critical minerals such as lithium and boron.
Boron and Nuclear Fusion
Boron and nuclear fusion: Is Boron the key to Unlocking Energy via Nuclear Fusion? For the past eighty years, scientists have been exploring ways to capture energy to provide an inexhaustible supply of quasi-free, green energy. Boron via laser technologies, may finally provide the key to moving beyond the laboratory to commercialisation.
Critical Minerals in Australia
Critical Minerals in Australia: The Australian Government has announced its intention to become more self-reliant in critical minerals as a result of geopolitical changes which threaten the ongoing supply of key industrial and energy commodities, which includes boron and borates.
Country Profile of Russia
Country Profile of Russia: Russia is the fourth-largest supplier of borates to global markets, which present about 12% of the global total, with boric acid as the main export. The current Russia, Ukraine conflict is not having a noticeable impact on supply and production in the short term for borates supply. Still, Putin is considering sanctions on a wide range of minerals and finished products for export.
Nuclear Waste Is Revolutionizing The Glass Industry
Nuclear waste can now be vitrified into durable borosilicate glass for long-term secure storage which is an ingenious breakthrough in hazardous management.
Cotton Fiber that Needs Boron and Sulfur
Cotton, a crop with a long history of cultivation, can benefit from the use of sulfur and boron fertilization to increase yield and improve quality in cotton fiber.
Lithium Reserves Discovered In India
As lithium moves from powering batteries to revolutionizing technology, countries possessing a strategic reserve of lithium will be poised for a successful journey into the future.
Introduction to Boron and Lithium
Many investors are aware that boron and lithium are two essential elements for use in Advanced Energy. What is the difference between the two minerals?
Podcast – Lithium 101
Today, we're going to talk about lithium 101 - its chemical properties, where it's found and the mining processes to extract lithium from the ground, applications, market size, and demand for lithium. Lithium 101.
Lithium Miners Update for January 2023
January marked a thrilling start to the year for Lithium Miners, as investors eagerly sought out these companies in anticipation of exciting opportunities.
Red Brick: The Sustainable Way to Recycle Boron Waste
Red bricks made from boron waste are revolutionizing the brick industry. They're stronger, more cost-effective, and bring down pollution levels caused by mining operations.
Video – The Origin and Growth of Stevia Plant
Stevia plant offer an excellent alternative to sugar and need boron in order for them to reach their highest potential.
Textile Industry: The Impact of Boron
Using boron in the textile industry unlocks a range of protective features, allowing to make fabrics that are not only flame-resistant but also defend against bacteria.
Video – Boost Plant Growth with Boron: A Comprehensive Guide
Boron plays an essential role in aiding plant growth and health. Plants absorb this trace element which helps to increase fertility levels and achieve optimal growth.
Podcast – The Solar Power Market is Red Hot
The solar power market is growing with the demand for renewable energy sources.
Lithium Miner Ioneer To Receive $700m from DOE
Ioneer, a lithium mining company, has secured a remarkable $700 million investment from the U.S Department of Energy to develop their Rhyolite Ridge lithium/boron project.
Junior Lithium Miners – Market Update
Today, we'll continue our look at a number of markets where boron and borax compounds are used, including the Boron Trifluoride Market, Potassium Fluoborate Market, the Tin Fluoborate Market, the Permanent Magnets Market, the Super Abrasives Market, the Cubic Boron Nitride Market, the Hexagonal Boron Nitride Market, the Lithium BIS Borate Market, and the Cubic Boron Nitrates Market.
Podcast – 5e Advanced Materials Announces Exciting Update
Today, we’re going to take a look at 5e Advanced Materials, the only permitted boron and lithium resource in the United States that recently updated the boron and lithium community with its strategic plan.
Lithium Miners To Watch In Upcoming Years
December closed out with a surge of momentum for the Lithium Miners where investors are looking forward to investing in these companies.
Podcast – Boron Markets Ultimate Guide Part 2
Today, we'll continue our look at a number of markets where boron and borax compounds are used, including the Boron Trifluoride Market, Potassium Fluoborate Market, the Tin Fluoborate Market, the Permanent Magnets Market, the Super Abrasives Market, the Cubic Boron Nitride Market, the Hexagonal Boron Nitride Market, the Lithium BIS Borate Market, and the Cubic Boron Nitrates Market.
FEAM Collaborates With Estes Energetics
FEAM and Estes Energetics have signed an LOI to develop cutting-edge boron-based components for solid rocket motors. FEAM has also achieved initial production milestones.
Podcast – Boron Markets Ultimate Guide Part 1
Today, we're going to look at part one of a guide to Boron Markets. This compilation of research reports and sources is a guide to a number of Boron Markets, presenting forecasts based on estimations from several sources.
Podcast – Novel Applications in BNNTs
Today, we're going to look at novel applications using boron nitride nanotubes. Boron nitride nanotubes, or BNNTs, are mechanically and structurally identical to carbon nanotubes. BNNTs, however, have unique properties that are electrically insulating as well as transparent because of the polarized boron nitride bond.
FEAM Announces Its Strategic Plan
FEAM (5E Advanced Materials, Inc.) is delighted to present a status report on the implementation and operation of its strategic planning.
Podcast – Turkey and Boron
Today, we're going to look at Turkey and Boron. Turkey is the world's largest producer of boron through the government-owned Eti Maden. With enough reserves to cover global demand for the next 500 years, Turkey stands first in market share, manufactures, and markets 62% of the world's boron.
Ultimate Guide to Boron Markets
Learn more about well-researched forecasts for the various global boron markets.
Turkey: Powering the Future with Boron
Turkey is the world's largest producer of boron, a mineral with unique properties and growing global importance.
Soybeans: A Superfood Packed With Boron
Boron plays an essential role in helping soybeans reach their full potential. Without adequate boron, plants can suffer from stunted growth, discoloration, or dieback.
Boron Set to Overtake Lithium
Boron is poised to overtake lithium as the frontrunner. It is a relatively new player in the battery game, but its unique properties make it a potential game-changer.
FEAM (5E Advanced Materials) Announces New Board Members
5E Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: FEAM) is delighted to welcome three non-executive board members and looks forward to working with them from October 25, 2022.
Boron Global Economy: 3 Major Trends
Boron plays a crucial role as a game changer for the global economy. But did you know which three key trends the modern global economy is closely linked to?
Sodalite with boron: The Crystal of Communication
Sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral found in many colors, but deep blue with white streaks is the most desirable.
Bamboo Tree Treatment with Borax-Boric Acid Solution
Bamboo tree gives a lovely, strong material that can be used for anything from furniture to buildings. However, it is vulnerable to insects and fungi.
Electric Cars are Taking over America
American roads will have electric cars in the majority by 2030. This shift is driven by technological advances, changing consumer preferences, and stricter emissions regulations.
Boron-Powered Supersonic Missile: Future Of Naval Warfare
China's scientists are developing a boron-powered supersonic missile that will fly like a commercial plane and swim in the ocean as a torpedo.
Introduction to Nitride and its Compounds
A nitride is a nitrogen compound that combines with an element with a lower or similar electronegativity to nitrogen, including boron, magnesium, silicon, and most metals.
Bluescape Invests $60 million in 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM)
Bluescape Energy Partners recently announced its definitive agreement with 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM), an exploration stage boron and lithium company, for a $60 million private placement of senior secured notes convertible into common stock of the company
FEAM And Solar Energy Systems
5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (“5E”) (Nasdaq: FEAM)(ASX: 5EA) has signed a research agreement with Boston College to explore the creation of innovative solar energy systems to help make renewable energy more affordable and accessible.
Podcast – Boron and Volvo Cars
In today's podcast, we're going to look at the use of boron in the automotive sector and how Volvo cars use boron to strengthen their cars. In recent years, there has been an increase in demand for automotive parts containing boron steel due to the increasing use of hybrid or electric vehicles. This trend is expected to grow further because of growing awareness about environmental issues.
Podcast – Mining Decarbonization
In today's podcast, we're going to look at decarbonization opportunities in the mining industry and how mining can help achieve net zero emissions.
Podcast – Boron Rocket Fuel
In today's podcast, we're going to look at research into how boron can be used as rocket fuel. Boron has a high intrinsic energy density. It's inexpensive, plentiful, and stable, making it a good choice for solid rocket fuels and an additive for jet fuels to increase energy output.
Uncovering Decarbonization Opportunities In The Mining Industry
The mining sector has a key role in the transition to net-zero emissions. Although it currently accounts for just 4-7% of global emissions, it is one of the most energy-intensive industries, and its products are used in a wide range of other sectors.
Boron-alloyed Steel For GMC Sierra 2023
The First Ever 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition is being released by GMC in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), paving a new path in off-road capabilities, luxury, and technological improvements.
Podcast – Boron and Nuclear Fusion
In today's podcast, we're going to look at boron and nuclear fusion. Is boron the key to unlocking energy via nuclear fusion? For the past 80 years, scientists have been exploring ways to capture energy, to provide an inexhaustible supply of quasi- free green energy.