After unveiling French project, Imerys sees lithium potential in UK’s Cornwall Imerys announced in late October a plan to produce around 34,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually for at least 25 years from 2028. Reuters | November 7, 2022 | 11:25 am
Lithium frenzy sees China ceramics hub refocus on battery metals Lithium has become super-expensive this year as car and battery manufacturers scour the planet for scarce supplies. Bloomberg News | November 7, 2022 | 8:14 am
China opposes Canada’s order on lithium mining investments China's commerce ministry urged Canada to stop politicizing economic and trade issues. Reuters | November 6, 2022 | 9:13 am
Battery metals deployment rises as EV sales continue to climb Rising sale numbers in battery materials supply chains are the consequence of global passenger EV registrations rising by 42% in 2022 H1 compared to the same period the year prior. Staff Writer | November 6, 2022 | 7:49 am
Musk says Tesla has never contemplated investing in Glencore The Financial Times recently reported that Tesla had held talks on taking a 10-20% stake in Glencore, but the discussions ended with no deal reached. Reuters | November 4, 2022 | 9:49 am
Column: Canada slams the door on China in critical minerals race The Canadian government ordered Chinese companies to divest their holdings in junior mining companies planning to develop lithium deposits. Reuters | November 4, 2022 | 7:46 am
Livent looks to Canada for lithium growth opportunities – CEO Livent counts General Motors, BMW and Tesla as key customers. Reuters | November 3, 2022 | 4:32 pm
Britishvolt says UK’s political turmoil has put off investors Britishvolt was heralded as a key part of the country’s drive toward an electric car manufacturing boom. Bloomberg News | November 3, 2022 | 12:28 pm
Lithium Americas to split into two companies The new Lithium Americas company will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada and investments in Green Technology Metals and Ascend Elements. Staff Writer | November 3, 2022 | 10:13 am