Green energy transition, structural changes to sustain much higher rare earth prices

New report says China now imports half its heavy rare earths while demand from EVs, renewable energy is absorbing higher prices.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 2:26 pm

Breaking China’s grip on rare earths markets a ‘pipe dream,’ Australia says

“That’s a country that has seen this need coming and made the most of it,” Resources Minister Madeleine King told Bloomberg News in an interview.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 12:53 pm

Mexico, US plan clean energy hub along border, AMLO says

Mexico is looking to build five large solar plants, to help remodel car factories for electric vehicles and produce batteries and semiconductors in the state of Sonora.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 11:07 am

EV battery production faces supply chain, geopolitical headwinds – report

S&P Global also said soaring prices of critical battery metals threaten the profit margins of suppliers and automakers.

Reuters | October 31, 2022 | 9:55 am

Ailing UK battery hopeful weighs survival options

Company backed by Glencore Plc has been at the heart of the UK’s ambition to build factories.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 7:42 am

The lithium market is hotter than ever and traders are moving in

Prices have soared to unprecedented levels as demand forecasts keep growing.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2022 | 7:29 am

Next-gen electrolytes may give lithium metal batteries a boost

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2022 | 6:06 am

Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report

The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2022 | 3:57 am

How green material producers, buyers can capture the green premiums

Transforming the metals and mining, building materials, and plastics industries to make them compatible with sustainability targets will require increasing annual spending from $5.7 trillion to $9.2 trillion.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2022 | 11:57 am

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