September 26, 2024 How Europe’s battery hope has become a symbol of the EV bust Northvolt was supposed to power Europe’s response to the likes of Tesla and China’s fast-growing electric vehicle makers.
September 26, 2024 EnergyX raises another $50 million, opens new production facility in Austin, Texas The company's technology has raised over $110 million and is backed by investors including General Motors, Eni, and POSCO.
September 26, 2024 Volt Lithium achieves first production in Texas The company began operating its DLE system on September 17, 2024, and is currently optimizing its field unit.
September 26, 2024 Kodal Minerals flags possible delay in first production at Bougouni lithium project Weather impacts could lead to a potential delay in first production by a few weeks to early Q1 2025.
September 26, 2024 Chile selects 6 sites for private lithium projects In October, the government will begin consulting indigenous communities near the areas.
September 26, 2024 Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects The two countries are discussing the development of the first lithium production in Mali.
September 25, 2024 Stellantis, Orano drop planned JV to recycle electric car batteries The JV was to help recycle used electric vehicle batteries and scrap materials from Stellantis gigafactories in Europe and North America.
September 25, 2024 IBAT to suspend operations at lithium extraction plant on weak prices IBAT's move comes amid a more than 80% drop in lithium prices in the past year.
September 24, 2024 US-led group weighs funding more mineral projects to counter China dominance The Minerals Security Partnership has already announced support for 13 projects since the collaboration began in 2022.
September 24, 2024 Firebird fully permitted to operate manganese plant in China Firebird previously indicated that it would make a final investment decision in the second half of 2024.
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