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Ganfeng Lithium mulls opening battery plant in Argentina

The Chinese lithium giant has inked an initial deal to explore setting up a plant in Argentina's northwestern Jujuy province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2021 | 3:52 am

Tesla may be partnering with EVE, strengthening move toward LFP chemistries

According to Reuters, Tesla may be in advanced conversations to…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 16, 2021 | 12:07 pm

China EV makers’ targeting Western markets has ‘tremendous implications” for metal mix

New report says as Chinese automakers move into developed markets…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 13, 2021 | 10:05 pm

Albemarle gears up to tap metal from old cars

Company is making investments and partnering with automotive equipment manufacturers…

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2021 | 10:09 am

Home: Cobalt, Congo and a mass artisanal mining experiment

Congo is embarking on what will be the world's largest…

Reuters | May 13, 2021 | 7:31 am

Australian lithium miners Orocobre and Galaxy to merge in $3bn deal

Business combination creates world’s fifth-biggest producer of lithium chemicals, used to make EV batteries.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2021 | 5:45 am

Roadmap for US’ clean transportation future unveiled

Researchers say the production of lithium, cobalt, and graphite must expand dramatically to meet the demand enabled by high levels of electric vehicle manufacturing.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 18, 2021 | 11:48 am

The battery-powered future depends on a few crucial metals

Companies and financial firms are now investing over $100 billion a year on energy storage and the electrification of transportation.

Bloomberg News | April 16, 2021 | 6:44 am

Ranked: Top 25 nations producing battery metals for the EV supply chain

Although China will likely maintain its dominance for the foreseeable future, other countries are ramping up their mining and refining capacities.

Govind Bhutada - Visual Capitalist | April 15, 2021 | 8:23 pm

Western Europe claims 43% of global investments in battery manufacturing projects — report

Over $21 billion in global investments in 2020 shows the urgency in expanding the global EV battery supply chain, Fitch says.

MINING.com Editor | April 15, 2021 | 2:58 pm

Mining investor TechMet closes second funding round at $120 million

The firm, which controls battery recycler Li-Cycle Corp, has now raised nearly $133 million between its two rounds of funding.

Reuters | April 15, 2021 | 11:00 am

Nouveau Monde launches climate action plan to achieve carbon neutrality

The Canadian miner said it wants to achieve a zero-carbon footprint at both its Phase 1 anode materials plant and its Matawinie graphite project in Québec.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 15, 2021 | 6:10 am

Iconic Minerals ready for permitting Bonnie Claire lithium project

The Vancouver-based miner says quartz-rich volcanic tuffs containing anomalous amounts of lithium occur within the Sarcobatus Valley, where Bonnie Claire is located.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 15, 2021 | 6:06 am

Anglo Pacific open to selling thermal coal royalties to boost ESG credentials

The London-listed company aims to decrease its reliance on coal and steel and attract a broader base of investors by adding more battery metals.

Reuters | April 14, 2021 | 9:26 am

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Ganfeng Lithium mulls opening battery plant in Argentina

Tesla may be partnering with EVE, strengthening move toward LFP chemistries

China EV makers’ targeting Western markets has ‘tremendous implications” for metal mix

Albemarle gears up to tap metal from old cars

Home: Cobalt, Congo and a mass artisanal mining experiment

Australian lithium miners Orocobre and Galaxy to merge in $3bn deal

Roadmap for US’ clean transportation future unveiled

The battery-powered future depends on a few crucial metals

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