September 27, 2023 We need China’s critical minerals technology, not their metals China took control of almost all rare earth element processing and magnet manufacturing, in the space of about 10 years.
September 26, 2023 CarbonScape gets $18 million cash injection to deliver biographite to Europe, US New Zealand-based CarbonScape produces biographite, a carbon-negative alternative to the critical material for lithium-ion batteries.
September 20, 2023 Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.
September 17, 2023 IRA, EGD and now the EU move on China EVs – governments are showering mining with money When the EU closes its EV market to China, it would open up a direct route and likely premium pricing for lithium, nickel, cobalt miners now supplying China.
September 12, 2023 Synthetic graphite for EV batteries: Can the West crack China’s code? Synthetic graphite could account for nearly two-thirds of the EV battery anode market by 2025.
September 11, 2023 Graphite One wins US defense contract to develop graphite-based foam fire suppressant Graphite One has teamed up with Vorbeck Materials, an experienced defense contractor, for the execution of the new contract.
September 10, 2023 US lags behind China, India, EU when it comes to battery recycling – report The US still needs to deploy the necessary infrastructure to match the recycling pace of those regions, a recent report by IDTechEx shows.
September 1, 2023 Talga keeps permit for graphite mine in Sweden The Swedish Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to appeal the grant of a permit for Talga's Nunasvaara graphite mine.
August 30, 2023 Graphite’s dominance of anode market likely to continue in the mid-term – report IDTechEx forecasts that graphite will remain the most widely used anode material in Li-ion batteries through the medium term with demand exceeding 2 million tonnes by 2029.
August 28, 2023 Researchers improve performance of all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries The solid-state electrolyte can provide good charging and discharging performance for batteries even under -40°C.
Column: EV revolution rolls on but battery metals lose their charge It should only be a matter of time before demand momentum absorbs the current supply glut, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. December 20, 2025 | 06:23 am
