Battery prices climb for first time just as more EVs hit market

Prices for the batteries rose in 2022 for the first time since BloombergNEF started tracking them.

Bloomberg News | December 6, 2022 | 7:47 am

Lithium price to retreat from record as electric car sales slow

Rising supplies and China removing subsidies for electric vehicles mean a retreat is on the cards.

Reuters | December 6, 2022 | 7:39 am

Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations

The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2022 | 7:03 am

Nippon Steel, JFE may further boost output of niche steel for EVs

Japan’s two biggest steelmakers are already spending a combined $1.3 billion to lift output of so-called electrical steel used in EV motors, and are now looking to raise that further.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2022 | 2:50 pm

Lithium Chile nearly doubles Salar de Arizaro resource

With the addition of a second production well at the project, total indicated resources are 1.3 million tonnes of LCE at a grade of 284 mg/L.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 11:46 am

Arizona Lithium ties up with Native American firm to develop project

Company had entered into an alliance with Navajo Nation to develop its flagship Big Sandy lithium project in Arizona.

Reuters | December 5, 2022 | 7:14 am

Phosphorous-based 2D material may lead to advanced solar cells, Li-ion batteries

UK-based researchers say phosphorene nanoribbons or PNRs can be used to help tackle the energy crisis.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2022 | 6:06 am

Sigma Lithium secures $100 million for Brazil mine expansion

The expansion could triple battery-grade lithium concentrate production at the mine to 768,000 tonnes from years 2 to 8 of operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 5, 2022 | 3:46 am

Lack of refuelling infrastructure hindering adoption of fuel cell vehicles – report

The lack of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure hinders fuel cell vehicle rollout, according to IDTechEx.

Staff Writer | December 4, 2022 | 11:30 am

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