Rio Tinto flags cost hike at Argentina lithium project

China's output of the main battery cathode materials nearly doubled in 2021.

Raw material costs have more than doubled since Elon Musk said Tesla will produce 20 million vehicles per year before 2030.

Sibanye would consider more US assets if value accretive -CEO.

Lopez Obrador vowed to keep lithium resources in the state's hands after suffering a blow earlier this year with the rejection of an electricity reform proposal.

CATL’s Shenzhen-listed shares have gained about 50% since a low in May as the company ramps up global capacity.

Sichuan, home to more than a fifth of China’s lithium production, extended industrial power cuts this week.

Automakers have sealed agreements with Canada to secure access to raw materials such as nickel, cobalt and lithium for battery production.

Automakers racing to make more EVs have a problem: climate change is catching up with the industry.

Shrinking profit margins suggest the mining end of the business might still be a better bet.