Alternative Energies

Japan’s Battery Buildup Draws Energy Vault Amid US Critical Minerals Alliance

Battery storage array at power plant in the desert near Palm Springs — In March 2026, Japan, the U.S. and Australia signed a critical minerals pact aimed at securing supplies of the metals needed for batteries, magnets and other energy technologies. (Shutterstock)

April 10, 2026 02:51 PM CDT

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