Ford takes stake in Indonesia nickel projectThe automaker joins PT Vale Indonesia and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt as investors in a project to make an annual 120,000 tons of nickel chemicals for EV batteries.Bloomberg News | December 5, 2023 | 7:39 am
Eramet and ES launch new lithium test in geothermal ventureGeothermal waters in the Rhine Valley along the French-German border…Reuters | December 5, 2023 | 7:02 am
Idaho National Lab, US Critical Materials sign deal to develop new rare earth processing methodsThis is a positive development for a nascent North American…Amanda Stutt | December 4, 2023 | 5:03 pm
Australia sees lithium exports matching thermal coal by 2028 Australia sees its booming lithium sector matching thermal coal’s importance within five years. Bloomberg News | April 2, 2023 | 10:06 am
Biden’s landmark climate bill lures China’s clean energy giants China’s leading renewables firms are joining the rush to open factories in the US. Bloomberg News | April 1, 2023 | 6:55 pm
UN to start taking deep-sea mining applications this July The decision came after the International Seabed Authority spent the past two weeks debating standards for the new and controversial practice. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 3:46 pm
Europe’s lone lithium refinery prepares for new wave of rivals For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 11:07 am
Biden makes electric vehicle credits elusive in bid for US auto renaissance The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions of the IRA will leave few EVs eligible for up to $7,500 credits as of April 18. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 8:03 am
Chinese lithium producers set price floor as demand evaporates – sources The move would come as prices plunge on a significant slowdown in demand for EVs in China. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:46 am
Mercedes-Benz is “able and willing” to invest capital in mining – CEO The company has opened up a raw materials office in Canada to further discussions in the region on sourcing raw materials. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
BMW bets on design and recycling, not mining, to lower battery costs Automaker not planning to take stakes in mines. Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:25 am
EU’s Vestager optimistic for battery minerals deal similar to Japan’s The European Commission Executive Vice President said on Thursday she is optimistic that the trade agreement can soon be reached. Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 12:29 pm