Mar 18, 2024 | Advanced Energy Systems, China, Circular Economy, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Low Carbons and Renewables Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Net Zero Emissions, Payne News, Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Transparency Initiative
Projecting demand for mineral-based critical materials in the energy transition for electricity Payne Institute Student Researcher Gabriel Collins, Faculty Fellow Carol A. Dahl, Student Researcher Maxwell Fleming, Student Researcher Michael Tanner, Student Researcher...
Mar 12, 2024 | Asia and the Pacific, China, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Payne News
The Rise of Great Mineral Powers Payne Institute Director Morgan Bazilian and Communications Associate Gregory Wischer write about how minerals play a crucial role in bolstering a state’s military capabilities, defining its “mineral power.” This study assesses a...
Feb 14, 2024 | Commentary Series, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Payne News
SOLAR SURGE PUTS PRESSURE ON SILVER SUPPLY (BUT LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING) Payne Institute Communications Associate Kristin Ziv and Director Morgan Bazilian write about the global demand for solar panels and as it soars, so does the demand for silver – a key...
Feb 12, 2024 | China, Europe, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Payne News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Transparency Initiative, US and Canada
The U.S. Military and NATO Face Serious Risks of Mineral Shortages Payne Institute Communications Associate Greg Wischer writes about how critical minerals undergird great power competition and war. These nonfuel minerals and mineral materials are vital to countries’...
Feb 12, 2024 | China, Energy Security & Resilience, Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Payne News, Supply Chain, US and Canada
Does the US Military Have Enough Minerals for a Possible Conflict with China? Estimating Shortfalls for Military Materials Payne Institute Communications Associate Greg Wischer and Director Morgan Bazilian write about how the National Defense Stockpile is a tool to...
Feb 6, 2024 | Global, Global Energy Future Initiative, Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition, Minerals and Metals Initiative, Net Zero Emissions, Payne News, Podcast
Why lithium prices have been on a roller coaster ride Payne Institute Faculty Fellow Ian Lange is interviewed on Marketplace talking about how the prices of the metal have fallen about 80% in the past year, and two U.S. lithium companies have cut jobs and pulled back...
