Explorer Victor Vescovo says deep sea mining numbers don’t add upVescovo in 2019 became the first person to venture to the deepest trenches in the world’s five oceans.Bloomberg News | July 18, 2023 | 2:49 pm
It’s carmakers against miners in battle over China-funded metalsAutomakers argue they need more leeway on the rules because…Bloomberg News | July 18, 2023 | 9:38 am
Electra makes first shipment of recycled nickel-cobalt produced in OntarioThe nickel-cobalt mixed hydroxide precipitate product was produced using Electra’s…Staff Writer | July 17, 2023 | 9:48 am
Volkswagen breaks ground on $20 billion battery unit’s first cell plant The Salzgitter venture is one of six battery plants VW has planned for Europe. Bloomberg News | July 7, 2022 | 10:01 am
Volkswagen’s CEO talks batteries, supply chains and the Porsche 911 The carmaker broke ground on a new cell factory in Salzgitter, Germany, one of five such facilities in Europe under its PowerCo unit. Bloomberg News | July 7, 2022 | 8:43 am
Brazil eases rule on lithium exports amid rising demand Sigma's Brazilian unit expects to start producing lithium by the end of the year. Reuters | July 7, 2022 | 8:22 am
How strong are rare earth magnets? From tiny fridge magnets that hold to-do lists to powerful ones that create magnetic fields for electricity generation from wind turbines, there are many different types of magnets. Visual Capitalist - Elements | July 6, 2022 | 4:07 pm
Mercedes strikes second-life battery pact with Canadian startup Mercedes-Benz Energy will supply used batteries from the automaker’s electric vehicles to Vancouver-based Moment Energy. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2022 | 9:30 am
Tesla pulled levers on pricing and cost during a tough quarter It began with a bang but Tesla’s second quarter didn’t stay ebullient. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2022 | 8:06 am
Savannah Resources shares hammered as Portugal lithium project subject to further EIA step The miner lost more than a third of its value on Wednesday as it also announced the immediate departure of its CEO. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2022 | 3:45 am
Battery material lithium isn’t a health threat – industry groups A proposal by the European Chemicals Agency wants to classify lithium salts as dangerous for human health. Reuters | July 4, 2022 | 12:50 pm
Battery makers warn EU that lithium proposal may hurt EV sector The proposal to classify the metal as a reproductive toxin could severely hurt Europe’s burgeoning EV industry, they argued. Bloomberg News | July 4, 2022 | 12:01 pm