December 14, 2022

Tesla isn’t having the epic end to the year Elon Musk predicted

The ebullient outlook the CEO offered during the carmaker’s last earnings call has given way to price and production cuts in China.

December 14, 2022

Vulcan Energy delays lithium output target by a year

Company is around a year behind schedule to reach an annual capacity of 40,000 t because of supply chain delays.

December 14, 2022

Albemarle to build $180m US lithium research centre

The lithium giant anticipates creating at least 200 jobs at the site, with an average salary of $94,000 per year.

December 13, 2022

China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium

If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.

December 13, 2022

Rio Tinto hunts for lithium deals, eyes Jadar revival

Lithium prices, expected to stay at record highs, have the world’s second-biggest miner actively looking for lithium acquisitions.

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.