Laser pulses may help develop next-gen, high-capacity batteriesUsing laser pulses, researchers modified a promising alternative electrode material known as MXene.Staff Writer | July 28, 2023 | 6:04 am
Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billionVale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in…Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 4:25 pm
Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacityThe lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded,…Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 7:30 am
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
UK launches critical minerals data centre To be run by the British Geological Survey, the centre will use the data to help to find ways to source minerals needed for green technologies. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2022 | 6:34 am
EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report Researchers believe the EU will have to build its own urban mining and refining operations to decrease its raw materials dependency. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 3, 2022 | 11:41 am
Tesla’s EV market share seen plunging to 11% by 2025, BofA says Tesla is likely to lose its position as the dominant EV maker in the US to GM or Ford by 2025, says analyst John Murphy. Bloomberg News | July 1, 2022 | 8:44 am
Zijin adds China mine in race to join lithium’s global top tier The group plans to pay 1.8 billion yuan ($269 million) for a 71% stake in a company mining for lithium in Hunan province. Bloomberg News | July 1, 2022 | 8:24 am