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
Cobalt-based nanomaterial makes fuel cells more robust, environmentally friendly A new cobalt-based nanomaterial reduces fuel cells’ reliance on platinum. Staff Writer | October 16, 2023 | 6:40 am
Research identifies ways to reduce the amount of lithium in batteries Researchers at Monash University have developed a lithium-sulphur design that reduces the amount of lithium required for charging. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 13, 2023 | 9:55 am
Talga Group wants more aid for EV battery materials Miner wants to help Europe challenge China’s dominance of the $143 billion market for electric vehicle batteries. Bloomberg News | October 13, 2023 | 9:02 am
