Engine parts makers must cross ‘valley of death’ to reach EV era Auto engine parts makers eyeing the promising electric-vehicle market are dealing with a severe case of delayed gratification. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 8:34 am
World’s largest oilfield contractor tackles lithium’s water woes Schlumberger NV is teaming up with a MIT spinoff on efforts to limit the amount of water needed to produce lithium. Bloomberg News | October 5, 2022 | 7:53 am
Sibanye-Stillwater eyes Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines The precious metals miner has expanded into battery metals including lithium and nickel through a string of recent acquisitions. MINING.COM Editor | October 5, 2022 | 7:01 am
US steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire Berkshire's tangle with Washington shows how Biden's plan to shift the economy away from fossil fuels faces technical and business challenges. Reuters | October 5, 2022 | 5:05 am
Australia could grab 20% of the world’s lithium refining by 2027 Several companies are building refineries in Australia that would turn locally-mined lithium ore into battery-grade chemicals. Bloomberg News | October 4, 2022 | 8:39 am
EV demand sparks revival of US manganese mining after decades South32 aims to accelerate development of the first new US manganese mine for decades as carmakers rush to secure supply of the metal needed in EV batteries. Bloomberg News | October 3, 2022 | 1:57 pm
ANIMATION: Race is on for global lithium mining domination Visualize the world's top lithium producing countries since 2012 and forecasts for winners and losers out to 2031. Frik Els | October 3, 2022 | 11:48 am
Fortune Minerals extends purchase option on Alberta refinery site for NICO project The NICO project is an advanced development stage critical minerals asset that has already received environmental assessment approval. Staff Writer | October 3, 2022 | 9:44 am
Sibanye-Stillwater raises stake in Finland’s Keliber Keliber aims to be the first fully-integrated lithium producer in Europe, targeting first production in 2024. Reuters | October 3, 2022 | 8:05 am