July 28, 2022

Zimbabwe to raise taxes on platinum, lithium to boost revenue

The southern African country is the third largest producer of platinum, after South Africa and Russia.

July 28, 2022

Tiny Bolivian automaker bets it can tap world’s largest lithium deposits

Left-wing President Luis Arce is pushing to industrialize its vast lithium resources before the end of his term in 2025.

July 28, 2022

India wants to open up for lithium mining in batteries quest

Government wants to modify existing policies to carry out auctions permits, placing the country in a better position to compete in the battery supply chain.

July 28, 2022

New observations of graphite’s surface key for Li-ion battery performance

For the first time, an spectroscopic study accurately measures the electronic states of the surface and the edge of graphite.

July 28, 2022

Argentina gets $290 million to develop lithium assets, build plant

China's Zangge Mining will initially invest $40 million in the Laguna Verde lithium project in the province of Catamarca.

July 27, 2022

US finalizes $102.1m loan to Syrah Resources for Louisiana plant

This is first loan from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program finalized since 2011.

July 27, 2022

Elon Musk crafts new master plan before Tesla pulls off the old one

Before readers of Musk’s next plan get their hopes up about all he intends to achieve, this track record suggests cautious optimism is warranted.

July 26, 2022

Race to secure battery metals heats up as GM, Ford ink deals

General Motors announced three deals Tuesday for supplies of raw materials needed for its EV fleet.

July 26, 2022

Two simple charts show why green energy is all about mining

The move away from fossil fuels is a rocky road. Literally.

July 26, 2022

Electra signs benefits agreement with Métis Nation of Ontario

Electra is currently commissioning a battery materials refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario.