Battery Metals Top Stories

Sigma achieves record daily lithium production at Grota do Cirilo

The company said it remains on track to achieve annual 2023 production guidance of 130,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2023 | 9:08 am

Italy can act on recycling hub after Glencore presents plan – minister

Sardinia's regional government said the pilot project for the recycling…

Reuters | October 3, 2023 | 8:15 am

Lithium Royalty seeks to buy rival to gain Argentina stake

Lithium Royalty made an unsolicited offer to acquire TNR Gold…

Bloomberg News | October 2, 2023 | 9:54 am

Slumping lithium prices signal angst over China’s demand outlook

Lithium prices are spiraling down toward the lowest level in…

Bloomberg News | October 2, 2023 | 8:49 am

US optimistic it will reach critical minerals deal with EU

After signing a minerals deal with Japan in March, the…

Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 8:33 am

EV sector needs more clarity on Biden’s energy law, LG Chem CEO says

LG Chem last month announced plans to invest $3 billion to build a facility in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2022 | 7:25 am

New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fire

Researchers have developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that allows the devices to continue to function at high temperatures.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2022 | 6:06 am

BHP invests in Gates and Friedland-backed firm I-Rox

BHP will help I-Pulse and its affiliate I-Rox, in which is also taking an equity position, develop technologies that can curb energy use in the mining sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2022 | 3:57 am

Developing a supply chain for silicon key to Australia’s energy independence — report

A PwC Australia report says that increasing the in-country production of silicon is the first step for Australia to develop its own capability and capacity in the solar cell supply chain.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2022 | 12:13 pm

Volvo urges Australia to enact new heavy-duty electric truck law

Volvo Group Australia urged the government to progress law changes that would allow it to sell heavy-duty electric trucks to transport and distribution companies.

Bloomberg News | December 11, 2022 | 10:47 am

Canada fleshes out details of Critical Minerals Strategy

A significant portion of the total funding - C$1.5 billion – is allocated over seven years for constructing infrastructure for critical minerals projects in remote areas.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2022 | 9:46 am