Lithium Top Stories

US lags behind China, India, EU when it comes to battery recycling – report

The US still needs to deploy the necessary infrastructure to match the recycling pace of those regions, a recent report by IDTechEx shows.

Staff Writer | September 10, 2023 | 11:24 am

US, Saudi Arabia in talks to secure metals in Africa – WSJ

A state-backed Saudi venture would buy stakes in mining assets…

Reuters | September 10, 2023 | 10:18 am

Tantalex secures Glencore’s backing for Congo lithium project

The Swiss miner will pay a staggered $5 million to…

Reuters | September 8, 2023 | 3:08 pm

Chile lithium rebound offers relief to miners hit by China angst

Revenue from Chilean lithium shipments jumped 18% in August versus…

Bloomberg News | September 8, 2023 | 7:36 am

Argentina to reach top three lithium producer spot by 2027

A string of lithium projects scheduled to start operations in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2023 | 3:52 am

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Column: US hits the EV accelerator to cut Chinese metals ties

The Inflation Reduction Act marks another big movement in the reshaping of critical mineral supply chains, writes Andy Home.

Reuters | August 16, 2022 | 9:01 am

Not just metals – energy can also be recovered from discarded batteries

Taiwan-based researchers figured out how to efficiently extract residual energy from waste batteries.

Staff Writer | August 16, 2022 | 5:05 am

Australia-based think-tank aims to broker enterprise relationships between miners, Aboriginals

The Ian Kowalick Aboriginal Enterprise Institute aims to broker enterprise relationships and facilitate capacity building to assist remote communities.

Staff Writer | August 14, 2022 | 7:48 am

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

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