Umicore shares up as Canada offers subsidies for battery plant in Ontario The Canadian and Ontario governments pledged to grant the battery maker $715 million to support its cathode materials factory. Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 10:54 am
Posco-backed group invests in lithium technology startup EnergyX EnergyX is building a DLE demonstration plant in Argentina's Salta province, near Posco's Sal de Oro project. Reuters | October 17, 2023 | 10:12 am
Ancient nickel-eating microbes can teach us valuable biomining techniques – study Methanogens are ancient life forms that still exist today. They power their metabolism by breaking down rocks and minerals. Staff Writer | October 17, 2023 | 6:06 am
Canada to give Umicore up to C$1bn for new battery components plant The facility, in the Ontario town of Loyalist Township, will manufacture cathode active materials and precursor cathode active materials. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 1:45 pm
China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race The lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than half of global resources. Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 10:45 am
Visualized: What is the cost of electric vehicle batteries? The cost of EV batteries can vary based on size and chemical composition. Visual Capitalist Elements | October 16, 2023 | 8:03 am
US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 7:43 am
Giant lithium deal collapses after Australian billionaire Rinehart steps in Albemarle has walked away from its $4.2 billion takeover of Liontown Resources after Australia’s richest woman built up a blocking minority. Bloomberg News | October 16, 2023 | 6:56 am
Tsingshan plans $233 million lithium-related investment in Chile Company to set up a plant to produce lithium iron phosphate, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said. Reuters | October 16, 2023 | 6:45 am
