Technology

  • German Researchers Develop Hydrogen-Based Tin Smelting Technology Achieving 99% Purity
    June 6, 2025

    German Researchers Develop Hydrogen-Based Tin Smelting Technology Achieving 99% Purity

    BY John Davis
    Researchers at Freiberg University in Germany have developed a hydrogen-based direct reduction process for tin smelting that eliminates carbon emissions while achieving over 99% metal purity. The breakthrough technology uses 3 grams of hydrogen per 100 grams of cassiterite concentrate at 1,300°C, offering a low-carbon alternative to traditional carbon-based tin production methods that have dominated...
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  • Chinese EV Makers Expand in Africa as US, EU Tariffs Bite
    May 27, 2025

    Chinese EV Makers Expand in Africa as US, EU Tariffs Bite

    BY Sophia Schmitz
    Facing higher tariffs and trade barriers in the United States and European Union, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are rapidly pivoting their international strategy toward Africa and other emerging markets. This shift is marked by a surge in Chinese-backed EV and battery plants, flagship model launches, and expanding local assembly operations across the continent. In...
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