February 4, 2022 Information batteries: the latest proposal to dethrone lithium-ion batteries “Information batteries” store surplus renewable energy as computation.
February 3, 2022 China built Congo a toll road that led straight to the ruling family The Kabilas’ involvement in the toll road came to light through the biggest leak ever of financial documents from Africa.
February 3, 2022 Explainer: Costs of nickel and cobalt used in electric vehicle batteries Rising sales and a scramble along the supply chain to secure materials have propelled prices of battery ingredients.
February 3, 2022 SQM files project to cut water, brine extraction in Chile The a $778,000 project seeks to mitigate the overall impact of its lithium operations in one of the driest places in the world.
February 2, 2022 Element 25, Circulor partner to develop first ESG transparent manganese supply chain Company is demonstrating traceability and ESG compliance for its manganese products as part of the strategic pathway to zero carbon manganese.
February 2, 2022 Mexico says lithium is too strategic for private investors Mexico currently has no commercial lithium production, but according to some estimates contains potentially lucrative deposits trapped in clay-based soils.
February 2, 2022 EMP completes successful lithium brine flow test in Saskatchewan The testing confirmed there are four primary intersections of interest, designated in pairs.
February 2, 2022 Copper supercycle could emerge in the medium term, economist says Patricia Mohr says copper's inclusion as a metal essential for the green energy transition is driving the market forward.
February 2, 2022 Mercedes-Benz CEO says raw material scarcity could delay e-mobility Carmakers are working to secure supplies of materials from lithium, nickel and manganese for batteries to magnesium for car components as they race to ramp up electric vehicle production.
February 2, 2022 Portugal may launch long-awaited lithium auction within two months The auction, initially planned for 2018, has been repeatedly postponed due to concerns over the environmental and social impact of lithium mining.
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October. December 20, 2025 | 08:30 am