Battery Metals Top Stories

Improving graphite cathodes’ structure could lead to faster-charging EVs

Recent findings could lead to faster-charging, longer-lasting, and safer electric cars.

Staff Writer | August 25, 2023 | 6:06 am

Chile vows flexibility to lure investment into lithium riches

The Chilean government is “close” to specifying what salt flats…

Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 10:10 am

Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control

The government and state-owned miner Gecamines say ERG has been too slow…

Bloomberg News | August 24, 2023 | 7:32 am

Australia sees strong demand for critical minerals over next 40 years

The government's "Intergenerational Report 2023" will forecast the global demand…

Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 10:13 am

Lithium buyers eye cheaper early-stage deals in Australia

Driven by receding prices and by Chile nationalizing the industry,…

Reuters | August 23, 2023 | 9:05 am

USGS, NASA to map southwestern United States for critical mineral potential

With $16 million in funding from the Biden administration, portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah will be mapped for critical mineral potential.

Staff Writer | October 6, 2022 | 6:06 am

Sayona awards $147m mining contract to L. Fourier et Fils for restarting lithium mine

This is one of the largest such contracts ever signed in Quebec.

Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 11:34 am

The Top 10 EV battery manufacturers in 2022

Despite efforts from the United States and Europe to increase the domestic production of batteries, the market is still dominated by Asian suppliers.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 5, 2022 | 9:52 am

Engine parts makers must cross ‘valley of death’ to reach EV era

Auto engine parts makers eyeing the promising electric-vehicle market are dealing with a severe case of delayed gratification.

Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:34 am

World’s largest oilfield contractor tackles lithium’s water woes

Schlumberger NV is teaming up with a MIT spinoff on efforts to limit the amount of water needed to produce lithium.

Bloomberg News | October 5, 2022 | 7:53 am

Sibanye-Stillwater eyes Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines

The precious metals miner has expanded into battery metals including lithium and nickel through a string of recent acquisitions.

MINING.COM Editor | October 5, 2022 | 7:01 am

US steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire

Berkshire's tangle with Washington shows how Biden's plan to shift the economy away from fossil fuels faces technical and business challenges.

Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 5:05 am

Australia could grab 20% of the world’s lithium refining by 2027

Several companies are building refineries in Australia that would turn locally-mined lithium ore into battery-grade chemicals.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2022 | 8:39 am

EV demand sparks revival of US manganese mining after decades

South32 aims to accelerate development of the first new US manganese mine for decades as carmakers rush to secure supply of the metal needed in EV batteries.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2022 | 1:57 pm

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