Not enough resources for EVs to be only cleaner car option, Toyota says Carmaker has lobbied the Japanese government to make clear it supported hybrid vehicles as much as BEVs. Reuters | May 18, 2023 | 8:26 am
Australia hands out critical minerals grants Australia is pushing to reap more value from its mineral wealth and become a leading supplier of battery chemicals. Reuters | May 18, 2023 | 6:49 am
Chile’s Cochilco to oversee lithium strategy to boost state control Cochilco currently regulates and oversees the country's copper industry. Reuters | May 17, 2023 | 2:07 pm
EU nears critical materials agreements with Argentina and Chile Preliminary memorandums of understanding could be signed during the next four months, according to the European Commission. Bloomberg News | May 17, 2023 | 12:54 pm
New Tesla low-voltage system a ‘big deal’ for copper, says Musk A new 48 volts system slated for this year could reduce demand for copper, says Tesla CEO. Bruno Venditti | May 17, 2023 | 11:28 am
Tianqi Lithium exec sees more sector mergers and acquisitions The Allkem and Livent tie-up has raised expectations for more mergers and acquisitions. Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 7:01 pm
US officials remove key obstacle to Thacker Pass lithium project The opinion from the US Interior Department comes amid an acrimonious debate about whether more mines should be built to produce lithium. Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 1:23 pm
EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief says Under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, 10% of annual needs must be mined in Europe by 2030. Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 8:48 am
EXCLUSIVE: Chile mines minister clarifies controversial new lithium strategy Mining minister Marcela Hernando noted the country's attempt to capitalize on the lithium boom was a strategy, not a policy. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2023 | 3:52 am
