March 5, 2023 Shortage of metals for EVs is rising up the agenda in automakers’ C-suites Auto sector executives increasingly anxious about surging prices and tighter supply of metals used in electric vehicle batteries.
March 3, 2023 EU, US working on deal to make EV minerals eligible for tax credits The EU official said an agreement could come as early as next week.
March 3, 2023 New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals.
March 3, 2023 Column: Automakers rush in where miners fear to tread It's a useful reminder that going upstream can be a high-risk business for even the biggest automotive companies.
March 3, 2023 Cyanobacteria efficiently extract rare earths from mine wastewater Researchers have found that cyanobacteria can efficiently absorb rare earth elements from wastewater.
March 3, 2023 Volkswagen board discusses two new North America plants at meeting The facilities would be one production plant and one battery cell factory, people familiar with the matter said.
March 2, 2023 CATL sells $405 million stake in Pilbara Minerals CATL bought its 4.9% holding in the depths of the 2019 lithium downturn.
March 2, 2023 Lithium Americas kicks off construction at Thacker Pass The proposed mine has the potential to be North America's largest source of lithium for electric vehicle batteries.
March 2, 2023 Tesla lobbying to secure lithium from Chile — report Tesla executives held talks with the ministers of foreign affairs and mining, as well as with the leader of the development agency Corfo.
March 2, 2023 SQM to spend $3.4 billion by 2025 as profit tripled The world’s second-largest lithium miner's net income hit $3.9 billion in 2022, compared $585.5 million the previous year.
Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. December 20, 2025 | 06:23 am
