Battery Metals Top Stories

Toyota pledges $2.1bn more for EV battery plant in North Carolina

Toyota's latest investment in the battery plant brings the total to $5.9 billion.

Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 9:51 am

US-China green energy rivalry ‘great for world,’ Forrest says

Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest says it is healthy to…

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2023 | 8:27 am

Portugal gives environmental green light for Savannah’s lithium mine

The company received preliminary approval for the EIA for its…

Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:57 am

EU seeks critical minerals deals with more African countries

So far the EU has signed partnerships with countries such…

Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:41 am

British consortium to invest $9 billion in Indonesia mining, EV batteries, minister says

Investement will go into an industrial park in the Bantaeng…

Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:37 am

Non-lithium battery chemistries to grow in importance for stationary energy storage sector – report

IDTechEx predicts alternatives to Li-ion are set to play an increasingly important role due to their potential for improving cost and safety, easing material supply burdens, and less demanding requirements on energy density.

Staff Writer | March 15, 2022 | 6:06 am

The 18 minutes of trading chaos that broke the nickel market

When the commodity’s price went vertical last week, the metals industry plunged into turmoil not seen since the Tin Crisis of 1985.

Bloomberg News | March 14, 2022 | 2:11 pm

Lithium mining: ‘A new Bolivia’, says EnergyX CEO

Teague Egan says EnergyX has the technology that can help Bolivia unlock its lithium.

Amanda Stutt | March 14, 2022 | 12:21 pm

Mineral Resources takes stake in Global Lithium, boosts battery metals exposure

The move gives Mineral Resources access to early-stage lithium projects in the Pilbara and Goldfields, where it already has existing operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2022 | 6:53 am

Musk says Tesla, SpaceX face ‘significant’ inflationary pressure

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a surge in prices of metals used in cars - from aluminum in the bodywork to palladium in catalytic converters to the high-grade nickel in electric vehicle batteries.

Reuters | March 14, 2022 | 6:39 am

Scientists optimize process to transform wastewater sulfur into battery materials

Researchers at Stanford University have found a new way to mine sewage for battery materials.

Staff Writer | March 14, 2022 | 6:06 am

Albemarle facing environmental charges in Chile for over-extracting lithium-rich brine

Chile’s Environment Superintendence launched a legal procedure against Albemarle for over-extracting brine at its Atacama salt flat operation.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 13, 2022 | 11:31 am

Nickel chaos resounds from stainless steel to electric vehicles

Chinese producers of nickel sulfate used in EV batteries stopped offering product due to the lack of price visibility.

Bloomberg News | March 11, 2022 | 11:49 am

As EV demand rises, Biden officials warm to new mines

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and other officials speaking at this week's CERAWeek conference said the need to domestically produce more metals is rising.

Reuters | March 11, 2022 | 11:05 am

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