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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

Battery startup plans new US plant to feed EV Boom

Canadian startup Li-Cycle Corp. plans a third battery-recycling facility in North America.

Bloomberg News | April 14, 2021 | 8:33 am

Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability

Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.

Bloomberg News | April 14, 2021 | 8:14 am

Galaxy Resources lifts resource estimates at Sal de Vida

Drilling started in late 2020 to add eight production wells at the lithium project, with the first two completed.

Reuters | April 14, 2021 | 7:56 am

Japan’s new battery industry group to seek increased gov’t support

Formed this month, the BASC's 55 members include Nissan Motor, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Asahi Kasei, Panasonic and Toyotsu Lithium Corp.

Reuters | April 14, 2021 | 7:51 am

Macquarie joins peers on bullish lithium price outlook

The bank, until now cautious in its predictions for the battery metal, has followed lithium enthusiasts with an optimistic set of forecasts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2021 | 7:19 am

IronRidge reports high lithium grades at Ghana project

Multiple high-grade lithium pegmatite drill intersections struck at new targets adjacent to the Ewoyaa lithium project.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 14, 2021 | 6:07 am

World’s no. 2 electric carmaker goes nickel, cobalt free

Warren Buffet-backed BYD says it’s opting for safer nickel, cobalt-free LFP batteries across its entire line-up as its “blade” technology overcomes driving range issues.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 13, 2021 | 5:21 pm

Orocobre shares up on higher lithium prices

Lithium prices received by the company were up nearly 90% over the last six months.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 13, 2021 | 12:39 pm

NextSource partners with processors in Tesla supply chain to build battery anode plant

The news follows a $29.5 million investment in NextSource announced in February by Vision Blue Resources.

Northern Miner Staff | April 13, 2021 | 9:28 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

Battery startup plans new US plant to feed EV Boom

Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability

Galaxy Resources lifts resource estimates at Sal de Vida

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