October 5, 2022

The Top 10 EV battery manufacturers in 2022

Despite efforts from the United States and Europe to increase the domestic production of batteries, the market is still dominated by Asian suppliers.

October 5, 2022

Engine parts makers must cross ‘valley of death’ to reach EV era

Auto engine parts makers eyeing the promising electric-vehicle market are dealing with a severe case of delayed gratification.

October 5, 2022

World’s largest oilfield contractor tackles lithium’s water woes

Schlumberger NV is teaming up with a MIT spinoff on efforts to limit the amount of water needed to produce lithium.

October 5, 2022

Sibanye-Stillwater eyes Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines

The precious metals miner has expanded into battery metals including lithium and nickel through a string of recent acquisitions.

October 5, 2022

US steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire

Berkshire's tangle with Washington shows how Biden's plan to shift the economy away from fossil fuels faces technical and business challenges.

October 4, 2022

Australia could grab 20% of the world’s lithium refining by 2027

Several companies are building refineries in Australia that would turn locally-mined lithium ore into battery-grade chemicals.

October 3, 2022

EV demand sparks revival of US manganese mining after decades

South32 aims to accelerate development of the first new US manganese mine for decades as carmakers rush to secure supply of the metal needed in EV batteries.

October 3, 2022

ANIMATION: Race is on for global lithium mining domination

Visualize the world's top lithium producing countries since 2012 and forecasts for winners and losers out to 2031.

October 3, 2022

Fortune Minerals extends purchase option on Alberta refinery site for NICO project

The NICO project is an advanced development stage critical minerals asset that has already received environmental assessment approval.

October 3, 2022

Sibanye-Stillwater raises stake in Finland’s Keliber

Keliber aims to be the first fully-integrated lithium producer in Europe, targeting first production in 2024.