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NEWS
Decarbonization and Boron
Rio Tinto Mine. The Serbian government has finally revoked Rio Tinto's licenses for lithium exploration in Serbia in the latter part of January 2022. The government gave in to the protesters who have been opposed to the Anglo-Australian mining company's project on environmental grounds. Last year, the company committed to the project as global miners push for metals necessary to transition to green energy. This includes lithium which is used in the production of electric vehicle batteries. The project was already suspended in December 2021 due to environmental deterioration and forced displacement concerns.
Boron Homeopathy
Homeopathy relates to the medical practice that believes the body can heal itself using natural substances such as plants and minerals. Boron homeopathy is specifically about homeopathy using Boron compounds.
Oscillococcinum is a brand-name homeopathic product manufactured by Boiron Laboratories. Similar homeopathic products are found in other brands.
Boron Magnets to Drive Powertrains
Boron is a key component for making permanent magnets. It creates stronger magnetic fields than other types of materials. Permanent magnets use boron to create the necessary poles that can be magnetized and demagnetized over and over again.
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.
Gender Inequality In The Face of Food Insecurity
Gender inequality contributes significantly to food insecurity. Boron is an essential micronutrient that aids in the improvement of food security and, there are implications for gender equality by increasing agricultural production efficiencies.
White Howlite: The Healing Gemstone
White Howlite is a remarkable gemstone, from stylish jewelry pieces to the soothing properties it holds, this captivating borate mineral has certainly made an indelible mark.
Marine Life Thrives With Boron
Boron is a remarkable chemical element that plays an essential part in maintaining the delicate balance of marine life.
NEWS
Introduction to Boron Mining – Locations and Major Players
A Summary of Boron - Mining, Countries, and Major Players Boron is an element present in the earth's crust. It is mined from a variety of places, including Turkey, China, and the United States. Many different countries mine boron because they exist in large quantities at various locations around the world. However, who are some major players when it comes to Boron mining? Let’s take a look.What is Boron? Boron has a chemical symbol of B. It is classified as an element and is present in the earth's crust. Boron is usually in the form of boric acid, which has many industrial and household...
Boron-based Polymers for EV Storage
Boron-based Polymers for EV Storage: Boron-based Polymers to Improve Electric Vehicle Energy Storage: Boron-based polymers such as BNNTs are 2D nanomaterials with excellent properties for improving electric vehicle energy storage given their high surface areas, large aspect ratios, and good thermal conductivities. Borates Today examines the potential for use of BNNTs in electric vehicle transmissions and batteries.
Boron a Superconductive Element
Boron is the superconductive element of the ceramic family. It's characterized by a wide variety of applications and unique properties.
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.
Boron Powers Neodymium Magnets
What are Neodymium magnets? The answer is “Super Magnets”. Neodymium (Nd-Fe-B) are rare earth magnets are composed of neodymium, iron, boron, and a few transition metals. The elements of neodymium are classified as “rare earth” magnets because they lie in the lanthanides section on the Periodic Table. A Neodymium magnet is a type of permanent magnet that uses the power of neodymium (NdFeB), one of the strongest substances known. It exhibits superior resistance to heat and corrosion, as well as elevated tolerance for ferromagnetic materials in close contact with it. These strong for their...
Company Profile of Lynas Rare Earths
Lynas Company Profile - Lynas is a leading global supplier of rare earths, crucial for many high-tech and green energy applications with operations in Malaysia and Australia. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ACN:009 066 648) is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange as a public company in Western Australia.
Podcast – Lithium Battery Prices Set to Soar
Lithium battery prices have been steadily increasing since 2022 taking both manufacturers and consumers by surprise. This shift marks a significant rise and is a trend set to continue over the next few years.
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GUIDE TO BORON
APPLICATIONS
Boron-nickel’s Super Anti-corrosion Powers
Corrosion is one of the most common problems faced by the industry. It can be caused due to different factors such as atmospheric conditions, humidity, etc. Boron being an extremely hard and refractory solid of high melting point, low density, and very low...
Boron the Next Big Energy Carrier
Scientists are finding new ways to convert Boron into an energy carrier. The conversion process includes two steps: first heating up water with calcium oxide until it evaporates completely; then, after boiling off all the liquid, you get white crystalline material that hold energy.
CHEMISTRY
Video – The Role Of Medicinal Chemistry In Drug Development
Utilizing their knowledge of boron clusters and carboranes, medicinal chemistry is vital to the success of finding new treatments for a range of illnesses.
Baking Soda vs Borax For Cleaning
Baking Soda and Borax are two of the most popular household cleaning products. They both are naturally-occurring salts with many other similarities. So which one is better? And what's the difference?
RESEARCH
Boron Wearable Memory Devices
Boron wearable memory devices: Developing boron-based nanomaterials for flexible memory devices for wearables is being explored by researchers in Korea. The devices can potentially be used to store, process, and communicate data on the move.
Boron Solutions for Electronics
Clean Electronics with Boron Solutions Technology has forever been a part of our lives. It brings both good and bad things to the world; it allows us to access information and enables society as we know it today with cell phones, computers, internet connections,...
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.
Ultimate Guide to Boron Markets
Learn more about well-researched forecasts for the various global boron markets.
BENEFITS
Diabetes And The Link Between Boron
Diabetes is a major global health crisis, impacting millions of lives worldwide. But with recent research, trace elements like boron may be essential in fighting this disease.
Podcast – Viticulture and Boron
Boron is a trace mineral found in red wine and plays an important role in the body's metabolism. One question often asked is how much boron is there in wine.
MINING BORON & BORATES
MINING
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.
Valjevo Project and Sustainable Boron, Lithium Mining
Sustainable Boron and Lithium mining: Borates and lithium are essential for decarbonisation, advanced energy, and food security. The extraction and production of these critical minerals need to respect sustainable principles to satisfy multiple stakeholders, local interest groups, and residents. A case in point is Valjevo in Serbia, where locals have successfully halted the Valjevo project until February 2022 until officials are satisfied sustainable practices will be put in place.
Podcast – The Solar Power Market is Red Hot
The solar power market is growing with the demand for renewable energy sources.
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.
INVEST IN BORON
American Pacific Borates (ABR) John Mitchell
n an ambitious move to drive its US listing process, the American Pacific Borates Limited (ASX:ABR) (“ABR” or the “Company”) has brought on board industrial minerals’-exponent John Mitchell as the chairman of its newly constituted Advisory Board. Tim Johnston and Govind Arora are the other appointees of the three-member Advisory Board.
ABR Boron Production 3x
According to a press release from ABR on November 16th, 2021, the company has announced 'ABR production triples' with a near tripling of production capability for the critical mineral boron at its Fort Cady operations in Southern California. Boron is becoming recognized as an essential mineral for use in multiple applications in decarbonization, advanced energy - batteries- and food security- as a micronutrient.
Demand Surges for Boron from Battery Producers
The clean energy shift is happening, and it’s more than just an environmental movement. As more people turn to renewable sources of power, the demand for battery minerals is increasing exponentially worldwide. Boron, lithium, and graphite are essential minerals seeing increased share prices because of this trend.
5e Advanced Materials Lists on Nasdaq
5e Advanced Materials Lists on Nasdaq: The arrival of FEAM - 5e Advanced Materials - on Nasdaq today is potentially a game-changer for Boron and strategic mineral supplies not only in the USA but also globally. Boron is needed for green energy and strategic applications in aerospace and defense as well as in large markets for (borosiliate) glass, ceramics, enamels, steel in automobile. How will FEAM build out its business and facility?
PLANET BORON
DECARBONIZATION
Catalytic Cracking Processes With Boron Catalyst
Fluid Catalytic Cracking catalyst provides flexibility to mild and moderate-resid feed units. The Borotec portfolio based on BBT uses boron in the catalyst formulation.
Podcast – Boron at Fukushima
In today's podcast, we’re going to look at the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011 and how Boron helps to contain the radiation and the potential spread of nuclear fallout.
ADVANCED ENERGY
European Critical Mineral Strategy for Boron
The European Commission has a solid policy on a raw materials initiative for access to critical minerals such as Boron. Going back to 2008 the initiative was based on three pillars: a fair supply from global markets; sustainable collection; and recycling resources.
Boron Monosulfide Nanosheets
Boron monosulfide nanosheets may provide efficient energy sources in applications including batteries, catalysts, and electronic devices. Boron monosulfide nanosheets unique structures, giving them exciting superconducting, thermoelectric properties.
FOOD SECURITY
Boron the Super Saviour of Wooden Products
Overview The ultimate defense against wood-destroying fungi and bacteria. Woods are great. They keep us warm and cozy and give a rustic yet chic feeling to our homes or any other place they adorn. It makes us one with nature. But like in nature, woods inside our...
Boron for Tomato Plants: The Ultimate Guide
Tomato plants (Lycopersicum esculentum) require boron for proper growth and development. Boron is a micronutrient that helps with cell wall formation, calcium uptake, and meristematic activity.
MICRONUTRIENTS
Ensuring Micronutrient Boron Supply
Famine is a natural disaster that occurs in underdeveloped countries, famine areas, and war-torn regions. In these regions, micronutrients such as boron are scarce or unavailable to the local population. The lack of micronutrients leads to malnutrition which can cause poverty and other issues such as disease and death. Here is a discussion on the importance of micronutrients for famine relief efforts. Check out their benefits for mental health, physical health, and economic development.
Boron: The Micronutrient For Plants
Boron is a mineral of importance to plant growth and health; it is involved in processes like cell division, pollination, and seed production.