Rio Tinto has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Serbia regarding the implementation of the Jadar Project, which is related to a lithium-borate deposit.

In an effort to grow the composite manufacturing cluster in Rhode Island, a $125,000 federal grant was recently given by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Rhode Island Marine Traders Association.

CARBO Ceramics Inc. recently announced that its KRYPTOSPHERE® HD has been used by all of the leading six (super major) oil and gas exploration and production companies (E&Ps) operating in the Gulf of Mexico, for deep, high-stress wells. 

The global composites testing market was reportedly valued at $1.2 billion in 2016 and is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% over the next five years to reach $1.9 billion in 2022. 

Kyocera Corp. recently announced the launch of what is reportedly industry’s first 3-kW solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) cogeneration system for institutional applications.

The piezoelectric sensors and ultrasonic transducers market has experienced robust growth in the last two decades, and will continue to witness strong growth in the coming years.

The global solid-state battery market is forecast to reach approximately $1.7 billion by 2021, surging at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 72% over the forecast period.

The global military aircraft battery market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 4% from 2017-2021.

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has approved the construction of a new state-of-the-art frac sand mine and plant in West Texas to serve the rapidly growing Permian Basin.