How to accurately determine the impact of lithium mining on water sources

In a paper published in the journal Earth's Future, scientists point out that previous studies have not addressed two important factors which has led to misguided estimations and assumptions.

Staff Writer | July 13, 2022 | 6:06 am

VW of America teams with Redwood on EV battery recycling

VW is the latest carmaker to partner with Redwood, which has forged similar alliances with Toyota, Ford and Volvo Cars.

Reuters | July 12, 2022 | 10:25 am

Sigma Lithium’s project in Brazil to benefit from new rules

The 25%-ready Grota do Cirilo lithium project will not be constrained by quotas so Sigma will mine the north and south pits simultaneously.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2022 | 6:58 am

Cost reductions for renewables may stall in Australia – report

Inflation and supply chain disruptions are to blame for the stall of cost reductions for renewable energy in Australia, according to the 2022 GenCost report.

Staff Writer | July 12, 2022 | 6:06 am

Lake Resources shares hit by short seller’s lithium tech allegations

It's the latest attack against a wave of new technologies aiming to produce the electric vehicle battery metal.

Reuters | July 11, 2022 | 2:24 pm

Premier African Minerals plans lithium shipments to China by March 2023

The Zulu lithium mine is expected to produce 48,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate a year.

Reuters | July 11, 2022 | 7:38 am

Ganfeng Lithium to buy Argentina-focused Lithea for $962 million

Privately owned Lithea owns rights to two lithium salt lakes in Argentina's mineral-rich Salta province.

Reuters | July 11, 2022 | 7:33 am

New Li-ion battery performs well in freezing cold, scorching hot temperatures

An outstanding new electrolyte gives Li-ion and lithium-sulphur batteries the ability to perform well at freezing cold and scorching hot temperatures while still packing a lot of energy.

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

Top 50 mining stocks lose $600bn in market value from peak

After a brutal second quarter, investors in the world’s 50 biggest mining companies are in full retreat as metal prices slump and uncertainty grips the sector.

Frik Els | July 8, 2022 | 2:53 pm

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