December 8, 2022 VW says South Africa must end coal dependence for EVs to make sense South Africa produces nearly 90% of its total energy supply from coal.
December 8, 2022 Low-cost, high-capacity sodium-sulphur battery expected to be gamechanger for clean energy economy A new sodium-sulphur battery exhibits super-high capacity and ultra-long life at room temperature.
December 7, 2022 Red-hot lithium price rally cools as China’s BYD flags surplus The battery material in China has continued to retreat from the all-time high hit last month as signs of demand weakness weigh on the market.
December 6, 2022 Tianqi exploring battery minerals processing options in Australia Australia is seeking overseas investment into its critical materials industry as it seeks to become a green energy superpower.
December 6, 2022 BYD eyes Chilean lithium deals in search for EV fuel BYD intends to provide technology for Chilean mines to directly extract lithium, and will secure supplies through offtake agreements with producers.
December 6, 2022 Ring of Fire Metals and Webequie First Nation sign MOU on Ontario nickel project development The Eagle’s Nest project has been billed as the largest high-grade nickel discovery in Canada since Voisey’s Bay in Labrador.
December 6, 2022 Battery prices climb for first time just as more EVs hit market Prices for the batteries rose in 2022 for the first time since BloombergNEF started tracking them.
December 6, 2022 Lithium price to retreat from record as electric car sales slow Rising supplies and China removing subsidies for electric vehicles mean a retreat is on the cards.
December 6, 2022 Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.
December 5, 2022 Nippon Steel, JFE may further boost output of niche steel for EVs Japan’s two biggest steelmakers are already spending a combined $1.3 billion to lift output of so-called electrical steel used in EV motors, and are now looking to raise that further.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am
