Why end-of-life Li-ion batteries need to be discharged

Upon decommissioning, lithium batteries still contain significant amounts of energy which can lead to safety problems for transportation, disposal and recycling.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2022 | 6:06 am

Lithium consumption has nearly quadrupled since 2010

Because of its role in clean energy technologies, lithium demand hasn’t only increased, it has transformed.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 13, 2022 | 12:13 pm

Fake Tesla release sends lithium miner’s stock on a wild ride

Screenshots of the bogus press release about a deal had been shared earlier on Twitter.

Bloomberg News | April 13, 2022 | 11:47 am

Korean EV battery prices may jump 40% in coming years, SNE says

Batteries account for about 30% to 40% of the price of an electric vehicle.

Bloomberg News | April 13, 2022 | 6:42 am

Mexican president to fast-track nationalization of lithium if power reform thwarted

President López Obrador will send a bill to Congress on Monday if reform tightening state control of the energy sector is not approved.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2022 | 3:54 am

Electric vehicle growth outpaces installation of battery chargers

The number of EVs on the road per public charging point globally rose to 9.2 at the end of last year, from 7.4 at the end of 2020.

Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 7:50 am

The near-500% rally in lithium price is showing cracks in China

Lithium prices seem to be losing momentum in China, as the nation’s worsening coronavirus outbreak has upended the electric-vehicle supply chain.

Bloomberg News | April 12, 2022 | 6:54 am

American, UK companies join forces to develop largest uranium prospect in Argentina

Evolution Metals acquired a significant position in UrAmerica, the owner of the largest prospective uranium deposit in Argentina.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2022 | 5:05 am

Glencore to supply cobalt to GM in multi-year deal

General Motors will use cobalt from Glencore's Murrin Murrin operation in Australia in the batteries that power its EVs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2022 | 3:51 am

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