Miners face supply chain overhaul to meet US EV credit deadline

To win the full credit, EV makers have to source in 2023 at least two-fifths of battery materials from the US or free trade agreement partners such as Canada, Chile and Australia or recycle it in North America.

Reuters | August 11, 2022 | 10:17 am

Researchers solve issues hindering silicon use in lithium-ion batteries

Despite the energy capacity of silicon as an electrode material, it is normally disregarded because of a lack of mechanical stability.

Staff Writer | August 11, 2022 | 6:06 am

US renewables investors see Senate bill sparking a gold rush

"This is going to be a golden period of 10 years, at least," said Keith Martin, an attorney with Norton Rose Fulbright who works on financing renewable energy projects.

Reuters | August 10, 2022 | 8:36 am

Visualizing 10 years of global EV sales by country

After remaining fairly flat in 2019, global EV sales grew by 38% in 2020, and then more than doubled in 2021.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | August 8, 2022 | 7:52 am

The EV race is turning a gold rush haven into a battery hub

The most in-demand mining leaders are no longer those who’ve unearthed vast troves of glittering gold.

Bloomberg News | August 8, 2022 | 6:58 am

Green energy development affected by rise in oil, metal prices — study

Researchers say that an increase in oil prices and other raw materials may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy.

Staff Writer | August 8, 2022 | 5:05 am

Hundreds of new mines required to meet 2030 battery metals demand — IEA report

Pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions.

Henry Lazenby | August 5, 2022 | 12:12 pm

EV sales expected to surpass 2021’s figures despite supply chain disruptions – report

IDTechEx expects the electric car market to surpass 2021 sales of ~6.4 million, as sales for the first half of the year have already reached 3.5 million.

Staff Writer | August 5, 2022 | 6:06 am

Albemarle windfall shows lithium’s resilience to recession fears

World's biggest producer reported higher-than-expected second-quarter profit and lifted its annual guidance beyond analyst estimates.

Bloomberg News | August 4, 2022 | 4:06 pm

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