Chilean mines’ demand for clean energy solutions could be met by local businesses – report

Such demand could be met by local companies as long as they ramp up the production of green fuels and their manufacturing capabilities when it comes to electrifying mining fleets.

Staff Writer | October 23, 2022 | 6:36 am

Rio Tinto seeks pitches from bankers for lithium deals in battery metal foray

Rio Tinto is the only one of the world’s biggest diversified miners looking to start mining lithium.

Bloomberg News | October 21, 2022 | 10:32 am

Lithium-oxygen batteries one step closer to moving out of the lab

A recent development may provide clues for engineering Mn-based materials with a defined crystal facet for high-performance Li-O2 batteries.

Staff Writer | October 21, 2022 | 5:05 am

Allkem’s quarterly revenue falls about 12% as output drops

Allkem had in August flagged labour and equipment shortages in Western Australia which forced the company to cut its fiscal 2023 production forecast.

Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 4:13 pm

Tesla drops as Musk says demand ‘a little harder’ to come by

Tesla stock has dropped 37% this year.

Bloomberg News | October 20, 2022 | 8:09 am

Tesla confirms plans to build lithium refinery in Texas

Tesla is moving forward in a bid to gain more control over the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.

Bloomberg News | October 19, 2022 | 5:11 pm

Albemarle to stay in Europe if lithium declared hazardous by EU, CEO says

The European Commission is weighing a proposal by the European Chemicals Agency that would classify lithium carbonate, chloride and hydroxide as dangerous for human health.

Reuters | October 19, 2022 | 4:19 pm