Phosphorous-based 2D material may lead to advanced solar cells, Li-ion batteries

UK-based researchers say phosphorene nanoribbons or PNRs can be used to help tackle the energy crisis.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 6:06 am

Sigma Lithium secures $100 million for Brazil mine expansion

The expansion could triple battery-grade lithium concentrate production at the mine to 768,000 tonnes from years 2 to 8 of operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2022 | 3:46 am

Paper electrodes for Li-ion batteries are now a reality

Through a process called carbonization, Singaporean researchers turned paper fibres into electrodes.

Staff Writer | December 4, 2022 | 6:06 am

Argentina pressing US for exception to tap EV tax bonanza

The key to whether producers in Argentina and some other nations will be eligible for the tax credits is in the interpretation of “extracted or processed.”

Bloomberg News | December 2, 2022 | 12:20 pm

Winsome Resources steps up to buy Power Metals stake from China’s Sinomine

Winsome will pay C$2 million for Sinomine’s interest in Power Metals, which holds the Case Lake project in Ontario.

Staff Writer | December 2, 2022 | 10:47 am

Volkswagen searches for battery cell plant sites in Canada

The German carmaker's first battery cell factory in North America would help VW expand its battery business outside Europe.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 2, 2022 | 3:42 am

China’s lithium newcomer Zijin eyes rich returns from battery demand

The company has already spent $16 billion buying three lithium mines over the past year.

Reuters | December 1, 2022 | 7:43 am

EV battery cathode costs spike as lithium price sets fresh record

Relentless rise of lithium prices and recent bounce in cobalt and nickel put pressure on electric vehicle manufacturers.

Frik Els | November 30, 2022 | 12:04 pm

Most Australian mine workers dissatisfied with their jobs – report

A recent report led by researchers at Curtin University found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on employees’ physical health and safety than on their mental health and well-being.

Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 5:05 am

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