Northcliff Resources Shares Superior Performance of Research

Northcliff Resources (TSX: NCF) has shared its findings from new research on tungsten-ion batteries. Research conducted by the University of Cambridge and partner Nyobolt has been investigating the advantages of anode systems based on niobium and tungsten over lithium-ion battery systems and has recently made new advances.

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The new types of batteries can be charged more than 90 percent in five minutes, and they can withstand a wider range of temperatures, reducing the risk of fire. Their input power density is 10 times higher, which extends their operating range and allows the use of smaller, lighter batteries. Finally, these new batteries are 10 times more durable than conventional batteries, which reduces the total cost of ownership.

Northcliff noted that these capabilities enable new applications and enhance the customer experience. The batteries can be used in high-performance and industrial vehicles as well as some consumer appliances and tools.

Separately, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered that by using a scalable synthetic method, they can create a new compound consisting of molybdenum, tungsten, and niobate (known as MWNO). This compound is highly efficient, charges quickly, and has the potential to replace graphite in commercial batteries.

"If these new technologies of tungsten-ion batteries are commercialized, they will have a positive impact on the demand for tungsten and molybdenum," said Andrew Ing, Northcliff's CEO. Northcliff Resources holds an 88.5% interest and is the operator of the Sisson tungsten-molybdenum project in New Brunswick (New Zealand's Todd Corp. holds the rest of the project as well as Northcliff's 52% interest.) The 2013 feasibility study is being updated, but it proposes a 30,000-tonne open pit mine and plant to produce ammonium paratungstate and molybdenum.

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Measured and indicated resources at the Scisson project are 387 million tonnes grading 0.067% tungsten oxide and 0.21% molybdenum. The inferred component is 187 million tonnes grading 0.50% tungsten oxide and 0.020% molybdenum.

(Article source: https://www.mining.com/northcliff-shares-research-into-superior-performance-of-tungsten-ion-batteries/)

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