Sodium-Ion Batteries Gain Traction but Face Hurdles
The International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights growing interest and investment in sodium‑ion batteries as an emerging alternative to dominant lithium‑ion technology, noting recent advances and...
Trump Plans Partial Rollback of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to roll back some tariffs on steel and aluminum goods, according to a Financial Times report citing people...
Interior Launches Materials Access Program to Boost Public Land Use
The Department of the Interior has launched the Materials Access Program through the Bureau of Land Management to make it easier and more affordable...
Many States to Increase Fuel Taxes in 2026
The US Energy Information Administration reports that many states slightly increased their gasoline taxes and fees over the past year, with the average state...
Africa at the Center of Global Minerals Scramble
Africa is at the center of a growing geopolitical competition for critical minerals as both Western countries and China seek to secure supplies of...
