Battery Metals Top Stories

Allkem to receive up to $180 million to develop Argentina plant

A battery-grade brine lithium plant will be developed at the Sal de Vida site.

Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 2:10 pm

Indonesia nickel heartland wants to be greener link in EV chain

Among plans to lower the carbon footprint in the complex…

Bloomberg News | July 24, 2023 | 9:42 am

Chevron considers lithium production in latest EV bet by big oil

Earlier in July, Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO said the company…

Bloomberg News | July 24, 2023 | 8:43 am

Electra expands LG cobalt supply deal with delayed start date

Electra will supply LG with 3,000 tonnes of cobalt product…

Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 8:32 am

Bluejay Mining goes solo at Finland project as JV with Rio Tinto ends

Along with the 100% project ownership of the Enonkoski nickel-copper-cobalt…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 24, 2023 | 8:09 am

Lithium Royalty owner mulls sale, IPO in battery metals boom

The Toronto-based firm has royalties on projects in countries including Canada, Australia and the US.

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2022 | 1:14 pm

New US program targets rare minerals needs for EVs and solar panels

The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign mining companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2022 | 10:17 am

CATL’s 1,000-kilometer range EV battery picked by Li Auto, Hozon

The “Qilin” battery has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers on one charge, energy density of up to 255 watt-hours per kilogram, and is safer and more durable than existing cells, according to CATL.

Bloomberg News | June 24, 2022 | 8:23 am