Metal-CO2 batteries closer to becoming a thing There is now an innovative way to overcome the energy efficiency issues that so far have plagued metal-carbon dioxide batteries. Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 6:06 am
Scientists want to produce cosmic mineral to replace REEs in industrial magnets Researchers are looking to decouple rare earths from magnet production. Staff Writer | October 23, 2022 | 8:08 am
Rio Tinto seeks pitches from bankers for lithium deals in battery metal foray Rio Tinto is the only one of the world’s biggest diversified miners looking to start mining lithium. Bloomberg News | October 21, 2022 | 10:32 am
Lithium-oxygen batteries one step closer to moving out of the lab A recent development may provide clues for engineering Mn-based materials with a defined crystal facet for high-performance Li-O2 batteries. Staff Writer | October 21, 2022 | 5:05 am
Allkem’s quarterly revenue falls about 12% as output drops Allkem had in August flagged labour and equipment shortages in Western Australia which forced the company to cut its fiscal 2023 production forecast. Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 4:13 pm
Namibia, EU reach provisional deal on rare earth minerals "In principal we have agreed on conditions, whatever the materials, we are going to process them here," mines and energy minister said. Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 2:05 pm
Syrah Resources to expand Louisiana graphite plant after $220 million grant Syrah plans to expand its Louisiana graphite anode plant fourfold after being selected for a $219.8 million grant. Reuters | October 20, 2022 | 9:02 am
Nouveau Monde Graphite enters MOU for offtake deal with Panasonic, announces $50m financing NMG will use the proceeds of the investment to support the finalization of the design, operation, marketing and corporate parameters of the Phase 2 commercial integrated operations. Staff Writer | October 20, 2022 | 8:41 am
Tesla drops as Musk says demand ‘a little harder’ to come by Tesla stock has dropped 37% this year. Bloomberg News | October 20, 2022 | 8:09 am