Argentina expects $4.2bn investment in its lithium sector

The figure will help the country produce 175,000 tonnes of lithium in 2025, more than a tri-fold increase from the 50,000 tonnes expected this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2022 | 7:03 am

GRAPH: Nickel, graphite make up half Tesla’s battery emissions

Nickel’s contribution is greater than cathode and cell assembly combined, says Tesla’s new ESG report, but cobalt’s impact is minimal.

Frik Els | May 9, 2022 | 3:44 pm

More women join Chile’s mining sector – report

The number of women working in Chile’s mining sector grew by 40% in the past 12 months.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2022 | 10:56 am

Chile constitutional assembly does not approve expanded state mining rights

The proposal now returns to the environmental commission, where it will be renegotiated before facing a second vote.

Reuters | May 8, 2022 | 9:26 am

Metal electrolysis could support more efficient, eco-friendly processes for producing battery metals

Electrolysis is a process in which a metal oxide is zapped with electricity to create pure metal with oxygen as the byproduct.

Staff Writer | May 8, 2022 | 6:42 am

BHP vows to stay out of lithium rush with shortages set to fade

The world’s biggest mining company has no plans to join the lithium rush.

Bloomberg News | May 7, 2022 | 1:58 pm

Chile constitutional assembly could reshape mining rights on Saturday

Article 27 would grant the state exclusive rights to lithium, rare earth metals and hydrocarbons while also making the state a majority shareholder of any copper mines.

Reuters | May 6, 2022 | 3:30 pm

Carbon nanotube battery market expected to grow in the next decade – report

Carbon nanotubes are graphene’s older sibling.

Staff Writer | May 6, 2022 | 6:05 am

Chile’s parched mines race for an increasingly scarce commodity: water

A record-breaking drought in Chile is impacting mining operations and forcing companies to escalate their search for more sources of water.

Reuters | May 6, 2022 | 5:12 am

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