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.
August 28, 2023 Hyperdrive: Why the EV industry is talking about ‘black mass’ Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Fastmarkets and S&P Global have launched regular price assessments of the material.
August 28, 2023 Posco Future M targets $32.6 billion sales by 2030 Company plans to set up a battery material joint venture with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt in South Korea.
August 27, 2023 India’s Modi urges nations with critical minerals to see custodianship as ‘global responsibility’ Narendra Modi said there is a risk of a "new model of colonialism" if nations with critical minerals do not regard custodianship as a "global responsibility."
August 27, 2023 How cracked cathodes help reduce Li-ion batteries’ charging time New research shows that cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time.
August 25, 2023 Rio Tinto starts lithium exploration on Midland’s James Bay projects in Québec The region is currently experiencing a rush of exploration targeting lithium pegmatites.
August 25, 2023 Improving graphite cathodes’ structure could lead to faster-charging EVs Recent findings could lead to faster-charging, longer-lasting, and safer electric cars.
August 24, 2023 Zelandez launches specialized lithium brine recycling service Believed to be an industry first, the service combines hydrochemistry with traditional reinjection techniques used extensively in the oil and gas market and deployed in lithium mines.
August 24, 2023 Foremost Lithium completes $4 million public offering, Nasdaq listing Foremost currently holds five hard-rock lithium exploration projects totalling 221.6 square kilometres in the Snow Lake mining district of Manitoba.
August 24, 2023 Chile vows flexibility to lure investment into lithium riches The Chilean government is “close” to specifying what salt flats will be protected under its new national lithium strategy.
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