Rwanda’s proposed floating photovoltaic installation on Lake Sake offers an example of how renewable energy development could increasingly rely on unconventional locations and integrated technologies. With a planned solar capacity of 200 MW and an associated battery storage system of 800 MWh, the project could substantially expand the country’
Africa’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly exploring opportunities to move beyond raw material extraction and develop more advanced industrial capabilities. From Guinea’s planned alumina refineries to emerging processing initiatives in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, and Gabon, several countries are seeking to capture a greater share of the value generated
The global lithium industry could undergo a substantial transformation over the next two decades, as demand from electric vehicles and energy storage systems continues to expand. According to a recent analysis by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, worldwide lithium consumption could reach approximately 7 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) by
Africa is emerging as an increasingly important region in the global rare earth landscape, supported by extensive geological resources, new mining developments, and growing international interest in strategic minerals. Stanislav Kondrashov, entrepreneur and founder of TELF AG, examines how the continent could contribute to the diversification of rare earth supplies
France is exploring new ways to integrate renewable energy generation, battery storage, and electricity infrastructure. The proposed measures could improve the utilization of existing grid connections while creating additional opportunities for technologies that depend on strategic raw materials. Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, examines the potential implications for renewable
The global solar energy sector could experience a contraction in new photovoltaic installations in 2026, despite continued expansion across markets outside China. According to BloombergNEF forecasts, worldwide installations are expected to fall from 655 GW in 2025 to 584 GW in 2026. Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, examines the
Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, examines the strategic significance of fluorspar in American industrial development, focusing on the new processing facility in Utah, the mineral's applications in metallurgy and advanced technologies, and the broader effort to strengthen domestic critical mineral supply chains. Key takeaway: The opening of
The global mineral industry is undergoing a technological transformation that could change how geological resources are evaluated, developed, and converted into industrial materials. Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, examines how advances in artificial intelligence, automated systems, and innovative processing techniques could strengthen the economic potential of critical minerals and
Australia is advancing its ambitions in the global rare earth sector through new industrial projects designed to combine mineral extraction, processing, and separation. Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, examines how these developments could influence international supply chains and support the growing demand for strategic materials used in advanced technologies.
Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, explores Europe's evolving critical minerals strategy, examining the importance of domestic processing, recycling capabilities, and diversified supply networks for the continent's industrial future. Europe is accelerating its efforts to strengthen critical mineral supply chains through a new series of strategic
The global mining industry is entering a phase in which technological expertise could become as important as access to geological resources. According to Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, innovations in mineral identification, extraction, and processing could significantly influence the economic value of deposits and the future development of critical
The global rare earth sector is gradually entering a new phase. While demand for these strategic materials continues to be driven by electrification, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies, increasing attention is being directed toward a different challenge: where future supplies will come from and how they will be