Battery giants, Hyundai concerned by US moves on China supplies

South Korean battery makers imported more than 80% of the key minerals from China in 2020.

Bloomberg News | August 12, 2022 | 8:28 am

Miners face supply chain overhaul to meet US EV credit deadline

To win the full credit, EV makers have to source in 2023 at least two-fifths of battery materials from the US or free trade agreement partners such as Canada, Chile and Australia or recycle it in North America.

Reuters | August 11, 2022 | 10:17 am

Researchers solve issues hindering silicon use in lithium-ion batteries

Despite the energy capacity of silicon as an electrode material, it is normally disregarded because of a lack of mechanical stability.

Staff Writer | August 11, 2022 | 6:06 am

Small presence of mining majors poses risks to execution of planned lithium projects — report

Out of 105 companies that own lithium projects, only 18 have more than one, Fitch notes.

Staff Writer | August 10, 2022 | 2:03 pm

US renewables investors see Senate bill sparking a gold rush

"This is going to be a golden period of 10 years, at least," said Keith Martin, an attorney with Norton Rose Fulbright who works on financing renewable energy projects.

Reuters | August 10, 2022 | 8:36 am

Tesla discloses lobbying effort to set up factory in Canada

The company's Canadian unit is working with the government to "identify opportunities for industrial facility permitting reforms", the amended filing said.

Reuters | August 9, 2022 | 1:22 pm