VW plans to be battery juggernaut in $29 billion answer to Tesla

Company is stepping up its game to become the world’s biggest electric-car maker with a plan to build six battery factories in Europe.

Bloomberg News | March 15, 2021 | 7:54 am

Core Lithium says Finniss awarded major project status by Australia

Major Project Status is the government's recognition of the national significance of a project, either for economic growth or employment.

Reuters | March 15, 2021 | 7:18 am

Tier 2 Li-ion battery manufacturers’ gigafactories expanding capacity

Roskill forecasts some Tier 2 battery makers will boost their standing and reach Tier 1 status in the next 2-5 years.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 15, 2021 | 6:06 am

The road to the first US domestic hard-rock lithium supply chain

Piedmont's deal to supply spodumene from North Carolina to Tesla represents the start of the first domestic lithium supply chain, CEO says.

Amanda Stutt | March 12, 2021 | 10:45 am

Cobalt, nickel free electric car batteries are a runaway success

Few months in, LFP Model 3 already commands 5% of global EV market, counts for 21% of Tesla battery capacity hitting roads–even before key patent expiry next year.

Frik Els | March 11, 2021 | 2:30 pm

EU plans to make battery cells for 7m EV cars by 2025 – Handelsblatt

As part of its plan to become climate neutral by 2050, the EU wants to boost local production of battery cells to power clean vehicles without relying on imports, especially from China.

Reuters | March 11, 2021 | 1:23 pm

Lithium miners are going to compete for new licenses in Chile

The South American nation has been losing market share as new frontiers open up ahead of an expected tripling of demand for lithium.

Bloomberg News | March 11, 2021 | 12:25 pm

Contractor asks Australia to review asset sale by China’s Tianqi Lithium

MSP Engineering asks the Foreign Investment Review Board to review a sale of Tianqi’s Australian lithium business to nickel miner IGO after Tianqi refused to pay it for constructing a battery-grade lithium processing plant in Western Australia.

Reuters | March 11, 2021 | 7:58 am

Lithium Australia’s cathode material manufacturing process granted patent

Lithium Australia and VSPC want to provide practical solutions for electric vehicle manufacturers seeking cobalt-free batteries.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 11, 2021 | 6:05 am

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