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- 1Pentagon Backs Startup to Supply Metal for Critical Magnets▼Pentagon Invests in Startup Aiming to Supply Metal for Critical Magnets
The Pentagon has made an investment in a startup working to supply metal used in critical magnets, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The move points to growing US defence interest in securing domestic supply chains for magnetic materials, which are essential for weapons systems, electronics and other advanced technologies and currently rely heavily on foreign sources.
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Conrad Lant, the English musician known as Cronos and frontman of the heavy metal band Venom, is being searched for by Russian users. Meanwhile, related coverage in the region is dominated by circus news: performer Nikolai Nikulin said that technology should not distract audiences from the circus artist. No confirmed news event involving Lant has been reported.
- 3Rare Earth Summit Ends Without Deal, West Relies on Purchases●Technology Metals Report (10.04.2026): A Summit Without a Rare Earth Deal Leaves the West Buying Its Way to Supply
A rare earths summit on 10 April 2026 closed without a supply agreement among Western nations, according to the Technology Metals Report. Analysts say the outcome leaves Western governments dependent on buying critical minerals on open markets, largely from dominant producers, rather than securing long-term supply deals. Commenters are weighing what this means for technology and defence supply chains.
- 4Lion Battery Technologies Advances Platinum-Based Lithium-Sulfur Battery Work▼Lion Battery Technologies Advances Platinum and Palladium Based Lithium-Sulfur Battery Technology
Lion Battery Technologies reports progress on its lithium-sulfur battery technology that uses platinum and palladium. The company is developing the metals as catalysts to improve the performance and durability of lithium-sulfur cells, an alternative battery chemistry that could offer higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries. The announcement gives investors and battery industry watchers an update on the company's research efforts, though detailed technical or commercial results were not specified in the headline.
- 5American Battery Technology Stock Surges in Thursday Trading▼American Battery Technology Stock Surges Thursday: What's Happening?
Shares of American Battery Technology Company rose sharply in Thursday trading, according to a Benzinga report. The company, which focuses on battery metals recycling and extraction in the United States, saw its stock climb as investors reacted to news driving the move. Details on the specific catalyst behind the gain were not provided in the report.
- 6Solar racking company simplifies electrical bonding▼How a solar racking company made electrical bonding easier
Solar Power World reports on how a solar racking company has simplified electrical bonding in its mounting systems. Electrical bonding is a critical safety step in solar installations, ensuring metal components are properly grounded, and easier methods can cut installation time and labor costs. The article details the company's approach, but specifics of the technology and reactions from installers are not detailed.