On lithium-ion batteries degradation mechanisms, new findings have been reported in Nature Communications by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) recently, which might contribute to the development of batteries of far higher capacity. KIT and cooperating institutions studied structural changes during the synthesis of cathode material for future high-energy lithium-ion batteries and obtained new major findings of degradation mechanisms. It helps develop higher-capacity batteries that will increase the range of electric vehicles.

Lewiston-based manufacturing company, Elmet Technologies was awarded a $ 4.2 million contract from the US Department of Defense to develop tungsten heavy alloy and molybdenum products for the military. Company officials said the contract would preserve 155 jobs and create more jobs.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Opening this week, the China tungsten market was caught in wait-and-see atmosphere. The new guide prices from Ganzhou Tungsten Association and listed tungsten companies were raised slightly, boosting market confidence, but the adjustment was limited, showing a more conservative mindset of raw material manufacturers. 

Molybdenum targets in the production line of Luoyang Sifon Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. (Sifon Electronic) have successively rolled off these days. These high-end targets are destinated to the well-known domestic LCD screen manufacturers, such as Boe Technology Group Co., Ltd., and Huaxing Optoelectronics.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

The tungsten average forecast prices from China's Ganzhou Tungsten Association and offer levels from listed tungsten companies were released gradually, which were raised slightly compared with the ones in November. But the adjustment is limited and is not expected to affect current price trend greatly. 

The terbium oxide, praseodymium oxide and praseodymium neodymium metal prices in the Chinese market rise slightly despite of thin market trading. In the light rare earth market, the overall performance is poor. Under the situation of good news and insufficient stimulation, magnetic materials companies basically maintain rigid demand, but due to the constraints of the flow of spot resources and the gradual consumption of low-cost sources in the market, most suppliers offer firm prices; 

The molybdenum prices in China mainly remain stable in the week began on Monday December 9, 2019 on deadlocked supply and demand and low trading activity. In the concentrate market, the trading atmosphere on the market is more optimistic. Under the tight supply of molybdenum concentrate, mining companies generally have a strong attitude to raise prices, and the market outlook is good.

China's largest tungsten material production and processing base will be built at the junction of Dongfu West Road and Yinong Road in Haicang, according to the Southeast Network. Haicang District commenced the construction of key projects in the fourth quarter of 2019 on December 6, which are 11 projects including Xiamen Jinlu Cemented Carbide Industrial Park, with a total of 6.92billion yuan investment, and the annual planned investment about 1.46 billion yuan.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

The tungsten carbide powder and ferro tungsten prices in the Chinese market show signs of rise despite of thin market trading and low trading activity. In early December, both buyers and sellers take a watchful stance, waiting for new guidance from tungsten institutions and listed companies. 

E-cigarette may cause tungsten and cobalt hard-metal lung disease, according to foreign media reports, a new case study conducted in Europe warns that e-cigarettes and other vaping devices may cause scarring in the lungs normally only found in metals workers. The research has been published by the European Lung Foundation. The study noted that hard-metal lung disease, a rare lung disease that results from inhaling hard metal particles, was identified in a person who used vaping devices.