Vulcan Energy to mine 60% more German lithium than planned

It now targets 24,000 tonnes of lithium a year from its brine resource in Germany — 60% higher than its previous goal of 15,000 tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2023 | 6:03 am

Discarded plastic bottles could become key components of li-ion batteries

Researchers have successfully upcycled waste PET plastic into polymer electrolytes, which are key components for safer lithium-ion batteries.

Staff Writer | February 13, 2023 | 5:00 am

LG Chem prepares to lock in mineral supplies

The South Korean company is doing “a lot of projects” to ensure it has a stable source of supply.

Bloomberg News | February 12, 2023 | 7:24 pm

Ford plans to build EV battery plant in Michigan with Chinese partner

Ford is moving ahead with the project despite uncertainty around how the US Treasury Department will interpret requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Bloomberg News | February 12, 2023 | 9:00 am

US seeks critical mineral pacts with Japan, UK to curb China

The US is looking to create a “critical minerals buyers club” with allies like the EU and Group of Seven.

Bloomberg News | February 10, 2023 | 8:50 am

Mining loans seen passing $1 billion at biggest Congo bank

Rawbank forecast its lending to DRC’s mining industry will jump more than 20% to over $1 billion this year.

Bloomberg News | February 10, 2023 | 8:44 am

Vale Indonesia breaks ground on $2.5 billion ferronickel smelter

The Bahodopi project will produce ferronickel with 73,000-80,000 tonnes of nickel content per year, Vale said.

Reuters | February 10, 2023 | 7:41 am

World’s largest zinc smelter sees opportunity in US energy bill

Korea Zinc is seeking to diversify into electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy sources.

Bloomberg News | February 9, 2023 | 7:29 pm

Canada to not permit sea floor mining without ‘rigorous’ regulations

Any decision on whether to allow seabed mining needed to be "informed by science" and protect ecosystems while also weighing economic and social effects, according to the joint statement.

Reuters | February 9, 2023 | 12:02 pm

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