New Lithium-Ion Battery for EVs

Source: REVE (11/8/10)

"new technology will downsize batteries, trim weight"

The new technology would be able to downsize batteries and trim weight without taking any special safety measures.

A Japanese research team has developed small and safe lithium-ion batteries, which could be used for electric vehicles. The team, formed by researchers of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, and Toyota Motor Corp., said the cell is made of solid electrolyte membrane and is one-200th of a millimeter thick.

Putting the new cells together would produce as much electricity as conventional liquid electrolyte batteries, it said. Conventional liquid electrolyte batteries pose risks of catching fire due to chemical reactions inside, while solid electrolyte batteries are free from such risks, the team said.

The new technology would be able to downsize batteries and trim weight without taking any special safety measures. The team said it has been successful in test-producing 5,000- to 6,000-nanometer-thick batteries. A nanometer is one billionth.

With the new technology, a suitcase-size lithium-ion battery for a vehicle could be made sharply smaller, the team said. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used for electric cars and hybrid motor vehicles, personal computers and mobile electronic devices.

Announcing Streetwise Live! Events
Source: Streetwise Reports (07/13/2020)

Streetwise Reports is offering 100 investors—at no charge—the opportunity to meet via Zoom with executives of precious metals companies as they discuss recent developments at their companies and upcoming catalysts.

"China's export quota could be opportunity for Canadian miners"

Latin America: Six Gold Juniors Amass 100M+ Ounces
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (05/25/2010)

Latin America, the world's last great mineral frontier for prolific gold discoveries, is proving a godsend for some lucky investors.

Mexico: Gold's Next Powerhouse Player
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (11/03/2009)

As the world's key gold producing nations struggle mostly in vain to replenish dwindling below-ground supplies, Mexico is bucking the trend in a big way.

Where Have All the Gold Mines Gone?
Source: Brent Cook, Exploration Insights (04/14/2009)

Given the declining global gold production, mining companies’ demand for reserve replacement and the acute dearth of new gold discoveries, there is no doubt that real economic discoveries will be exceptionally valuable. . .the opportunity for stellar profits is the best it has probably ever been. Identifying the few successes, however, will require vigilant and constant technical assessment of geology and drill results, always with an eye to mine economics.

Congo Completes Mining Review, Says Majors Quit Talks
Source: Reuters (12/20/2008)

"Review process is extended an additional 45 days to allow six companies to return to the negotiating table for direct talks with government ministers."

I haven’t spoken to my old mining stock friend, noted and universally respected gold stock guru, Bob Bishop, about Rare Element in a year, but I hear he is still a supporter and very large shareholder. I don’t believe he will hold it against me to remind you that this was one of his favorite holdings when he left the newsletter writing business. . .

It's Only the Beginning for Uranium
Source: www.financialinsights.com (06/03/2005)

Dr. Richard S. Appel, author of Financial Insights, first became bullish on uranium in mid-2003, when it appeared obvious that its supply versus demand equation was fated to seriously drive higher its price. Since then, a series of events in the uranium industry has led Appel to believe that uranium prices will reach never before seen levels.

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