Next-gen electrolytes may give lithium metal batteries a boost

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 6:06 am

Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report

The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 3:57 am

Core and Tesla scrub lithium deal as spodumene ore prices soar

Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) shares fell on Thursday after the miner and Tesla couldn’t secure a supply deal for battery-metal ore, but […]

Staff Writer | October 27, 2022 | 1:38 pm

Standard Lithium commissions direct chloride-to-hydroxide pilot plant in Arkansas

The technology is housed in a self-contained unit and takes the lithium chloride feed produced by the company’s existing direct lithium extraction (DLE) demonstration plant.

Staff Writer | October 27, 2022 | 10:05 am

Eramet examining doubling of lithium capacity in Argentina

The French mining group is aiming to start producing lithium in early 2024 at the Centenario deposit.

Reuters | October 27, 2022 | 7:49 am

Chile amends mining royalty bill with flat 1% ad valorem rate

Additional royalties would be assessed at rates fluctuating from 8% to 26% based on miners' operating margin.

Reuters | October 26, 2022 | 7:43 am

China’s lithium appetite to fuel European production, miner says

Australia's Critical Metals is attempting to cash in on soaring demand for lithium.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2022 | 7:14 pm

French lithium mine project unveiled in electric car race

Imerys unveiled plans to develop a lithium mine in central France that it said could be a leading contributor in Europe's quest for electric-vehicle battery materials.

Reuters | October 25, 2022 | 10:23 am

Europe’s first lithium mine agrees to merge with Sizzle SPAC

A unit of Australian miner European Lithium Ltd. has agreed to go public on Nasdaq through a merger with blank-check company Sizzle Acquisition Corp.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2022 | 7:49 am

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