January 9, 2023

Stellantis seals batteries material deal with Element 25

Element 25 will supply Stellantis with high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate to be used in battery packs.

January 9, 2023

Researchers solve major issues blocking development of lithium-sulphur batteries

A new redox-active layer adds energy storage capacity and suppresses corrosion in lithium-sulphur batteries.

January 8, 2023

Scientists one step closer to turning coal into graphite

A team at Ohio University carried out a series of simulations showing how coal can be converted to valuable—and carbon-neutral—materials.

January 6, 2023

Finnish technology improves lithium’s production efficiency

Finnish company Sensment announced the launching of a new technology that significantly improves the production efficiency of lithium.

January 5, 2023

Ruling in Thacker Pass lithium mine case expected within months

Chief Judge Miranda Du held a Thursday hearing to review the contention from ranchers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups.

January 5, 2023

Cleantech Lithium hails Chile project potential

Junior says scoping study confirms "outstanding" economics for the 20,000 tonnes-a-year Laguna Verde lithium project.

January 4, 2023

NioCorp demo plant in Quebec boasts high rare earth recoveries

The extraction process also revealed only two significant impurities of iron and a very small amount of nickel.

January 4, 2023

Electra Battery Materials sheds non-core Canadian assets

The company, until recently known as First Cobalt, will retain its royalty interest in the properties being sold to Kuya Silver.

January 3, 2023

Manganese batteries market may face deficit in 2024

Industry insiders estimate the price at $3,300 per tonne by 2027, growing to $4,000 by 2031.

January 3, 2023

Tesla faces higher lithium prices as supplier amends deal

Piedmont will supply an increased 125,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate to Tesla starting in H2 2023 through the end of 2025.