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.

December 6, 2022

Tianqi exploring battery minerals processing options in Australia

Australia is seeking overseas investment into its critical materials industry as it seeks to become a green energy superpower.

December 6, 2022

BYD eyes Chilean lithium deals in search for EV fuel

BYD intends to provide technology for Chilean mines to directly extract lithium, and will secure supplies through offtake agreements with producers.

December 6, 2022

Battery prices climb for first time just as more EVs hit market

Prices for the batteries rose in 2022 for the first time since BloombergNEF started tracking them.

December 6, 2022

Lithium price to retreat from record as electric car sales slow

Rising supplies and China removing subsidies for electric vehicles mean a retreat is on the cards.

December 6, 2022

Researchers call for an integrated mineral supply agreement between nations

The goal of a mineral supply agreement is that countries that have limited access to the raw materials needed to transition to a green economy are not left behind.