May 30, 2022

EVs vs. gas vehicles: What are cars made out of?

This infographic compares the minerals used in a typical electric car with a conventional gas car.

May 30, 2022

China’s EV growth forecasts are starting to look shaky

After all, who wants to spend big bucks on a vehicle right now in China?

May 30, 2022

Researchers demonstrate feasibility of using less cobalt, nickel in Li-ion batteries

Japanese scientists have demonstrated the feasibility of synthesizing electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries using inexpensive elements.

May 30, 2022

In Bolivia’s silver mountain, artisanal miners turn to coca and the devil

They live off what they earn from the scraps of silver they find in Cerro Rico, which is slowly sinking and collapsing onto itself.

May 29, 2022

American graphite producer wants to supply 30% of US, UK, European EVs by 2030

Urbix, the producer of anode-grade graphite known as coated spherical purified graphite, is expanding to Europe.

May 29, 2022

VIDEO: Goldman expects “sharp correction” for lithium price and cobalt, nickel pullback

“That fundamental mispricing has in turn generated an outsized supply response well ahead of the demand trend.”

May 27, 2022

Sayona raises $136m for Quebec lithium project’s restart in 2023

The company published a positive pre‐feasibility study for the project this week, confirming the NAL operation’s technical and financial viability over a 27-year mine life.

May 27, 2022

POSCO Chemical plans to invest in $633m battery materials plant with GM

In December, the two companies announced their plans to form a joint venture in North America.

May 26, 2022

Sigma Lithium says Brazil project is worth $5.1 billion

The project, known as Grota do Cirilo, is expected to produce 531,000 metric tonnes of lithium per year from two deposits.

May 25, 2022

The trouble with lithium

Demand has outstripped supply, pushing prices up almost 500% in a year.