Factbox: Automakers accelerate the drive to secure battery raw materialsRising demand for EVs is encouraging automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen and Stellantis to step up efforts to secure raw materials.Reuters | April 3, 2023 | 7:57 am
Tribeca sees China tensions powering new green metals betsRising geopolitical tensions and the prospect of industrial decoupling are…Bloomberg News | April 3, 2023 | 7:12 am
Australia sees lithium exports matching thermal coal by 2028Australia sees its booming lithium sector matching thermal coal’s importance…Bloomberg News | April 2, 2023 | 10:06 am
Japanese researchers find formula for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries A new approach to anode fabrication could lead to extremely fast-charging lithium-ion batteries. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 2, 2022 | 9:49 am
Top 20 mining stories of 2021 Another record-setting year for the metals and mining industry and for MINING.COM. MINING.com Editor | December 31, 2021 | 12:21 pm
Indian researchers develop lithium-ion battery that can be recharged with solar energy Scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research incorporated photosensitive components inside lithium-ion batteries. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 30, 2021 | 12:24 pm
Northvolt battery plant sparks into life, a first for Europe Northvolt will rival the likes of Tesla and Asian battery makers such as Panasonic, LG Chem and CATL. Reuters | December 29, 2021 | 8:38 am
Top lithium stories of 2021 and what to expect in 2022 Limited supply not only helped prices, but pushed companies to try meet demand, which made lithium take centre stage in our coverage. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 27, 2021 | 3:00 am
Lithium production growth to accelerate, but supply risks abound — report A host of new players are developing new extraction techniques, which could upend primary supply of lithium, says Fitch. MINING.com Editor | December 24, 2021 | 1:02 pm
Rio Tinto calls for public dialogue on Jadar lithium project in Serbia after protests Rio will engage in a public dialogue about the project, which has stirred protests by environmental groups. MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 23, 2021 | 8:47 am
Albemarle joins newly formed lithium industry body The world's largest producer of lithium for electric vehicles is the latest to join ILiA after mining giants including Rio Tinto and BASF. Reuters | December 22, 2021 | 2:21 pm
Huayou buys lithium mine in Zimbabwe for $422 million Zimbabwe is desperate to attract investors into its mining sector, which it says will drive the recovery of its stricken economy. Reuters | December 22, 2021 | 8:19 am