Lithium Top Stories

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.

Reuters | July 4, 2022 | 12:50 pm

Battery makers warn EU that lithium proposal may hurt EV sector

The proposal to classify the metal as a reproductive toxin…

Bloomberg News | July 4, 2022 | 12:01 pm

UK launches critical minerals data centre

To be run by the British Geological Survey, the centre…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2022 | 6:34 am

EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report

Researchers believe the EU will have to build its own…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 3, 2022 | 11:41 am

Zijin adds China mine in race to join lithium’s global top tier

The group plans to pay 1.8 billion yuan ($269 million)…

Bloomberg News | July 1, 2022 | 8:24 am

Yellen urges less dependence on other nations for key supplies

Treasury Secretary said the US should work on shifting dependence on some nations for supplies of critical inputs.

Bloomberg News | June 21, 2022 | 8:38 am

Tesla lithium supplier targets first shipment by year-end

Australia’s Core Lithium is expected to supply Tesla with up to 110,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate over four years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2022 | 6:56 am

Bolivia delays decision on lithium mining tie-ups to December

The government had previously planned to announce its final selection last month.

Reuters | June 17, 2022 | 4:08 pm

Sinomine invests $200m in Zimbabwe lithium project

The southern African country holds some of the world's largest deposits of lithium.

Reuters | June 17, 2022 | 9:24 am

Recycler Li-Cycle eyes Asia foray to feed battery metal boom

Li-Cycle is among a handful of companies looking to cash in on demand for the recovered materials, with companies including Tesla Inc. expressing concerns over supplies of nickel and lithium.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2022 | 9:01 am

European fund for critical minerals projects to launch next year

The European Raw Materials Fund is due to start with around $2 billion.

Reuters | June 17, 2022 | 8:18 am

Miners must invest in critical minerals or risk energy transition – report

The world's largest miners are in excellent financial shape to lead global transition to clean energy, says PwC.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2022 | 3:51 am

Tianqi Lithium wins nod for $1 billion Hong Kong listing

At $1 billion, Tianqi’s offering would be Hong Kong’s biggest listing so far this year.

Bloomberg News | June 16, 2022 | 7:41 am

Researchers figure out how to make solid-state batteries charge faster, last longer

In a study in the journal Nature Materials, researchers explain what makes them short-circuit.

Staff Writer | June 16, 2022 | 5:05 am

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Battery material lithium isn’t a health threat – industry groups

Battery makers warn EU that lithium proposal may hurt EV sector

UK launches critical minerals data centre

EU’s Green Deal demands switch from fossil fuels to domestic metal production – report

Zijin adds China mine in race to join lithium’s global top tier

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