Lithium Top Stories

Innovative battery design promises affordable large-scale green energy operations

The novel design removes the membrane that separates the positive and negative sides of the battery, reducing production cost.

Staff Writer | September 13, 2023 | 9:19 am

Lithium tech developers eye ways to boost water recycling

The mining industry is working to boost freshwater recycling while…

Reuters | September 13, 2023 | 8:33 am

Sigma Lithium surges after attracting strategic proposals

Shares surged by 15% after the company announced that it…

Bloomberg News | September 13, 2023 | 8:14 am

Welcome to the crazy world of China’s lithium mine auctions

Due to competition, winning bids often end up being over…

Bloomberg News | September 13, 2023 | 8:07 am

Canada will take 20 years to recoup Stellantis, Volkswagen subsidies – watchdog

In April, Prime Minister Trudeau said the economic impact of…

Reuters | September 13, 2023 | 7:47 am

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US government includes Li-ion batteries in list of goods produced by child labor

The US Department of Labor included lithium-ion batteries among the 158 goods from 77 countries that the department believes are produced by child labor or forced labor.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 9, 2022 | 1:39 pm

Material degradation inside Li-ion batteries finally understood

A Korean research team has succeeded in the real-time observation of the expansion and deterioration of the anode material within Li-ion batteries.

Staff Writer | October 7, 2022 | 5:00 am

US court sets January 2023 hearing for Lithium Americas mine suit

Opponents of the Thacker Pass mine are asking the court to overturn former President Donald Trump's 2021 approval.

Reuters | October 6, 2022 | 1:49 pm

USGS, NASA to map southwestern United States for critical mineral potential

With $16 million in funding from the Biden administration, portions of California, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah will be mapped for critical mineral potential.

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

Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks

World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.

Frik Els | October 5, 2022 | 3:40 pm

Sayona awards $147m mining contract to L. Fourier et Fils for restarting lithium mine

This is one of the largest such contracts ever signed in Quebec.

Staff Writer | October 5, 2022 | 11:34 am

The Top 10 EV battery manufacturers in 2022

Despite efforts from the United States and Europe to increase the domestic production of batteries, the market is still dominated by Asian suppliers.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | October 5, 2022 | 9:52 am

Column: Australia sees longer commodity boost from Russia’s Ukraine war

Australia expects a boost to its commodity export earnings caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to last into 2024.

Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:19 am

World’s largest oilfield contractor tackles lithium’s water woes

Schlumberger NV is teaming up with a MIT spinoff on efforts to limit the amount of water needed to produce lithium.

Bloomberg News | October 5, 2022 | 7:53 am

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