July 4, 2022 Battery material lithium isn’t a health threat – industry groups A proposal by the European Chemicals Agency wants to classify lithium salts as dangerous for human health.
July 4, 2022 Battery makers warn EU that lithium proposal may hurt EV sector The proposal to classify the metal as a reproductive toxin could severely hurt Europe’s burgeoning EV industry, they argued.
July 4, 2022 UK launches critical minerals data centre To be run by the British Geological Survey, the centre will use the data to help to find ways to source minerals needed for green technologies.
July 3, 2022 EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report Researchers believe the EU will have to build its own urban mining and refining operations to decrease its raw materials dependency.
July 1, 2022 Tesla’s EV market share seen plunging to 11% by 2025, BofA says Tesla is likely to lose its position as the dominant EV maker in the US to GM or Ford by 2025, says analyst John Murphy.
July 1, 2022 Zijin adds China mine in race to join lithium’s global top tier The group plans to pay 1.8 billion yuan ($269 million) for a 71% stake in a company mining for lithium in Hunan province.
June 30, 2022 California approves lithium tax despite industry’s warnings Governor Gavin Newsom approved the tax as part of a must-pass state budget on Thursday.
June 30, 2022 Volkswagen pulls out all stops to address China challenges Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess called China the company’s “second home market” this week.
June 30, 2022 California lithium tax would delay shipments to automakers, executives warn The brewing tension comes as America's largest state is trying to position itself as a leader in the green energy revolution.
June 30, 2022 Huayou to explore Zimbabwe lithium plant ‘when conditions are right’ China's biggest cobalt refiner acquired the hard-rock Arcadia lithium mine, just outside the capital Harare, for $422 million earlier this year.
US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal The US and China still haven’t reached an agreement on key details of how Beijing will free up sales of rare earths. December 24, 2025 | 07:45 am
