Mexico values its Sonora lithium deposits at $600bn

Mexico hopes its reserves of the key battery component will help it benefit from a global shift toward electric vehicle production.

Reuters | September 22, 2022 | 5:32 pm

US gathers resource-rich nations to push minerals security pact

The initiative, launched in June, is designed to funnel investment toward developing countries with mining projects that adhere to stricter environmental, social and governance standards.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 11:36 am

Elon Musk may regret putting Tesla’s first European plant in Germany

There have been signs Germany’s bureaucracy could be costly with respect to Tesla’s investment in Gruenheide.

Bloomberg News | September 22, 2022 | 8:17 am

General Motors invests in Canadian lithium-ion battery recycler

Move creates a partnership between the companies to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion's technology.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 22, 2022 | 5:56 am

Portugal awaits assessment of two lithium mines before launching auction

Portugal is Europe's biggest lithium producer but its miners sell almost exclusively to the ceramics industry.

Reuters | September 21, 2022 | 9:33 am

More than half of US car sales will be electric by 2030

In 2021, electric vehicles accounted for less than 5% of sales in the US, below the global rate of nearly 9%.

Bloomberg News | September 21, 2022 | 8:19 am

California regulator sees 2035 EV mandate as ‘sweet spot’

State was not aggressive as some environmental groups wanted, or Tesla, which urged ending new gas-powered vehicles by 2030.

Reuters | September 21, 2022 | 7:51 am

Nordea divests Nordic Mining stocks over environmental concerns

Funds managed by Nordea have sold their shares in Norway's Nordic Mining due to concerns over the planned handling of residue from the company's mine, financial news website E24 reported on Wednesday, citing a Nordea executive.

Reuters | September 21, 2022 | 7:40 am

Savannah Resources to resubmit Portugal lithium project EIA by March 2023

Company has had several “useful and productive” meetings with the country's regulator and it's ready to rework certain aspects.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2022 | 6:15 am

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