May 6, 2024

Battery developer backed by Paulson, Gates files for bankruptcy

Ambri was founded in 2010 by two researchers who developed a “liquid metal” battery while at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

May 6, 2024

Scientists say new ‘water battery’ can hold more energy than lithium cells

The iodine and bromine-based aqueous battery showed an energy density of 1200 watt-hours per liter, surpassing the 700Wh/L of non-aqueous lithium batteries.

May 6, 2024

Nickel 28 fires founders on ‘serious misconduct’ that they deny

The company removed CEO Milewski and other executives, citing evidence that the management team had breached their duties and repeatedly lacked judgment.

May 6, 2024

Codelco: SQM lithium talks on track, but much still to resolve

SQM has been in talks with Codelco since last year over a potential partnership to mine the key battery metal.

May 6, 2024

Eramine Sudamerica joins Argentine lithium race with Salta plant

The group, owned by Eramet and Tsingshan, is set to inaugurate its first lithium carbonate plant in the northern Argentine province of Salta.

May 3, 2024

Automakers win extension on use of Chinese graphite in EV tax credits

The US Treasury Department gave automakers additional flexibility on battery mineral requirements for EV tax credits on some minerals from China, such as graphite.

May 3, 2024

Underwater power play for metals in full swing

The International Seabed Authority, which next meets in July, is hashing out the world’s first underwater mining code.

May 2, 2024

Albemarle plans more lithium auctions in bid to demystify prices

The US producer aims to hold more auctions in China as well as other geographies such as Australia while adding lithium hydroxide to its offerings.

May 2, 2024

Top Mauritius lender to finance gas, critical minerals projects

Mauritius Commercial Bank is making 10 billion rupees ($211 million) available to help clients transition to a lower-carbon economy.

May 2, 2024

Atlantic Lithium approved to list on Ghana Stock Exchange

The miner is developing the Ewoyaa project, which will be Ghana’s first lithium operation.