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Polysilicon prices continue to remain at low prices. Image: Wacker

US includes silicon, tellurium on list of critical minerals

November 7, 2025
The US Geological Survey (USGS) has released the 2025 List of Critical Minerals, which includes silicon and tellurium.
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First Solar, Terrasmart claim ‘comprehensive’ US-made tracker and module partnership

January 22, 2025
The firms say their tech can “confidently” meet domestic content bonus requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
The European Investment Bank's headquarters in Luxembourg. Credit: European Investment Bank

EIB adds €15 billion in funding to REPowerEU scheme

July 13, 2023
The European Investment Bank has announced plans to increase its funding for its REPowerEU project by €15 billion.
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US DOE launches US$675 million critical minerals R&D programme, calls for public input on direction

August 11, 2022
The US government Department of Energy is looking for public input into how US$675 million of funding for R&D into Critical Materials should be best directed.
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