US steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire

Berkshire's tangle with Washington shows how Biden's plan to shift the economy away from fossil fuels faces technical and business challenges.

Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 5:05 am

Australia could grab 20% of the world’s lithium refining by 2027

Several companies are building refineries in Australia that would turn locally-mined lithium ore into battery-grade chemicals.

Bloomberg News | October 4, 2022 | 8:39 am

ANIMATION: Race is on for global lithium mining domination

Visualize the world's top lithium producing countries since 2012 and forecasts for winners and losers out to 2031.

Frik Els | October 3, 2022 | 11:48 am

Sibanye-Stillwater raises stake in Finland’s Keliber

Keliber aims to be the first fully-integrated lithium producer in Europe, targeting first production in 2024.

Reuters | October 3, 2022 | 8:05 am

EV makers must partner with miners to secure key metals

Lithium demand is forecast to almost triple by mid-decade from last year’s level, BloombergNEF said in a July report.

Bloomberg News | October 3, 2022 | 7:45 am

Understanding how li-ion battery electrolytes work may give EVs a boost – study

Researchers have advanced microscopy techniques to take a closer look at what happens at the molecular scale in lithium-ion battery electrolytes.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2022 | 5:05 am

Stellantis weighs new chip, materials strategy, Citroen CEO says

“We can secure lithium via a purchase contract, we can be a co-investor into a new mine development, we could buy material providers,” says Citroen chief Vincent Cobee.

Bloomberg News | September 30, 2022 | 10:11 am

Thick electrodes may allow for EV fast-charging, range increase

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin fabricated a new type of electrode for lithium-ion batteries that could unleash greater power and faster charging.

Staff Writer | September 30, 2022 | 6:06 am

Atlantic Lithium aims to begin production at Ghana mine in 2024

The Ewoyaa project has the potential to generate nearly $5 billion in revenue over its 12.5-year lifetime.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 30, 2022 | 5:31 am

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