Albemarle plans to start sales from a new plant in Chile early 2022 and from an expansion in Western Australia around the middle of the year.

It’s not just car buyers that may feel the pinch.

The company's stock rose 4.1% in after-hours trading following its Q3 results.

Singapore-based SES, which is going public through a $3.6 billion reverse merger with a shell company led by Robert Friedland, is showcasing a lithium-metal battery cell with more than 100 amp hours of charge.

Eramet is struggling to attract investment from its home region to process its overseas nickel, lithium and cobalt reserves into battery materials.

The offer represents a 22.1% premium over CATL's previous bid of C$377 million.