Benefits of EVs under the equity microscopeUS-based researchers want to know whether EV technology may unfairly harm some areas and populations.Staff Writer | September 7, 2023 | 6:06 am
EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical mineralsThe industry committee of the European Parliament will vote on…Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 10:40 am
SQM’s Salar de Atacama operations become IRMA certifiedAll Chile's lithium mining facilities have now completed the evaluation…Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 7:33 am
Stellantis, Vulcan Energy to develop renewable energy assets in Germany The phased project is aimed at providing renewable heat to Stellantis' Rüsselsheim manufacturing facility. Reuters | January 16, 2023 | 3:34 pm
Lithium’s next big risk is grand supply plans falling short With suppliers unable to keep pace, a blistering price rally sent the total spot value of lithium consumption rocketing to about $35 billion in 2022. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2023 | 7:02 am
Startup eyes Australia to build China-free battery production Recharge Industries is planning a A$300 million factory to build lithium-ion batteries free of materials from China. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2023 | 1:22 pm
Micro EV market expected to reach $180 billion within a decade — report The market for electric two-, three-wheelers and microcars will reach around $180 billion by 2043, IDTechEx forecasts. Staff Writer | January 15, 2023 | 8:23 am
CHARTS: Mining stocks gain on tech but remain an afterthought for investors Apple is worth more than the 100 biggest mining companies, three years of global copper production and all the world's seaborne iron ore. Frik Els | January 13, 2023 | 12:20 pm
Indonesia details plans to limit development of nickel smelters Country will limit construction of nickel smelters to ensure new plants produce high-value products and follow green principles. Reuters | January 13, 2023 | 8:45 am
Biden backs Nevada lithium mine with $700 million loan offer The Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project could potentially support the production of lithium for 370,000 EVs. Bloomberg News | January 13, 2023 | 8:19 am
And the winner for most volatile commodity this decade goes to…lithium Investors in the small, fast growing market for lithium can be forgiven for feeling whiplash – the battery metal was also the worst performer – by a long shot – for two years since 2013. Frik Els | January 12, 2023 | 2:17 pm
Japanese delegation to visit Canada to meet with battery, mining companies Canada has been seeking to woo foreign investment the EV supply chain. Reuters | January 12, 2023 | 1:42 pm