December 12, 2022 Western countries forge green alliance for getting electric vehicle minerals Announced at the COP15 talks on biodiversity in Montreal, the Sustainable Critical Minerals Alliance would support these standards for elements like lithium, cobalt and nickel.
December 12, 2022 US finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture The loan will help finance construction of new lithium-ion manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.
December 12, 2022 EV sector needs more clarity on Biden’s energy law, LG Chem CEO says LG Chem last month announced plans to invest $3 billion to build a facility in Clarksville, Tennessee.
December 12, 2022 New electrolyte allows Li-ion batteries to heat up without risk of fire Researchers have developed a non-flammable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that allows the devices to continue to function at high temperatures.
December 11, 2022 Volvo urges Australia to enact new heavy-duty electric truck law Volvo Group Australia urged the government to progress law changes that would allow it to sell heavy-duty electric trucks to transport and distribution companies.
December 9, 2022 US bid for battery metals has Africa blind spot Inflation Reduction Act could impact Africa metal producers.
December 9, 2022 EU inks deal with Chile for easier access to battery metals Trade agreement gives Europeans greater access to copper, lithium and raw materials that are key for the energy transition.
December 8, 2022 Lithium price rally has more room to run, thanks to US climate bill More than $13 billion of investment has been announced in the less than three months since Biden signed the IRA into law.
December 8, 2022 BYD considers US battery plant, refrains from selling EVs after Biden Inflation Act BYD is pursuing a dedicated cell production site in America, buoyed by robust consumer demand for EVs.
December 7, 2022 Red-hot lithium price rally cools as China’s BYD flags surplus The battery material in China has continued to retreat from the all-time high hit last month as signs of demand weakness weigh on the market.
Seabridge to spin out Northwest Territories gold project The move, says Seabridge's chairman and CEO Rudi Fronk, would single out what the company views as a "valuable" asset. December 16, 2025 | 08:57 am
