May 3, 2020

IEA calls for boost to lithium-ion battery, hydrogen technologies

Fatih Birol said the current turmoil in the oil sector should be seen as an opportunity to boost new green technologies.

May 3, 2020

INTERVIEW: Trent Mell CEO, First Cobalt

First Cobalt was established in March 2017 as a direct response to the EV revolution.

May 3, 2020

Scientists develop stretchable lithium-ion battery

The flexible energy storage system is aimed at wearable and body-implantable electronic devices.

April 29, 2020

Lithium developer ioneer forecasts high margins for Nevada project

Construction of the Nevada complex is expected to start in 2021, with the mine operational by 2023.

April 29, 2020

The impact of critical minerals on national security

Which imported minerals create the most risk for US supply chains and national security?

April 28, 2020

Talga Resources to provide graphene for Bentley’s e-axle

The objective is to deliver an aluminium-based solution aimed at outperforming and replacing the copper windings currently used.

April 27, 2020

Nano One’s cathode materials get thumbs up from automakers

The Vancouver-based company produces high-performance lithium-ion battery cathode materials using low-cost proprietary technology.

April 26, 2020

Scientists turn waste polymer into battery components

The new technology involves microwaves and was tested in lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells.

April 24, 2020

Miners will weather the covid-19 storm — report

Resilience and better financial positions built over past years will shield miners, Fitch says.

April 24, 2020

New China EV incentives fresh boost for cobalt, lithium price

Changing habits in China following covid-19 could add further stimulus but new EV subsidy rules could prove headache for Tesla in China.