How effective is a zinc-iron flow battery?

Early experimental results on the zinc-iron flow battery indicate a promising round-trip efficiency of 75% and robust performance (over 200 cycles in laboratory). Even more promising is the all-iron FB, with different pilot systems already in operation.

Is China relocating its lithium battery plant to Morocco?

Finally, at the end of August Tinci Materials, another Chinese manufacturer, revealed that it would relocate its Czech lithium battery components plant to Morocco. For his part, Ouriaghli, alongside OCP Group boss Mostafa Terrab, set up a joint venture in late September between Al Mada and the Chinese company CNGR.

Which companies are sourcing electric vehicle battery plants in Morocco?

Battery industry giants, including South Korea's LG and China's Gotion, have announced three major electric vehicle battery plants in Morocco in recent months. But the sourcing of their critical - 10/30/2023

Is the Mont Tropic underwater lithium deposit a threat to Morocco?

The Mont Tropic underwater lithium deposit, located near the border with Mauritania and the Canary Islands, is believed to be one of the largest strategic mineral reserves in Africa. Exploiting it would require mining groups prepared to take high geopolitical and environmental risks, even if these would necessarily be shared with Moroccan groups.

Should Morocco lift the moratorium on underwater mining?

At the last International Seabed Authority (ISA) conference in Kingston, Jamaica from 24 to 28 July, Morocco was one of the African states most in favour of lifting the moratorium on underwater mining. A sign that the kingdom is interested in developing these strategic metal deposits off its southern coast.

Could Moroccan subsoil be a source of mining material?

Some material could come from Moroccan subsoil and as such, royal holding company Al Mada and OCP, allied with North American investors including Québécois Benoît La Salle, are quietly working to develop mining projects.