November 23, 2022 Key-man risk is back as China probe puts $7 billion wealth at risk A police probe into the billionaire siblings behind a fast-growing Chinese battery company has put a fresh spotlight on governance risks in the country.
November 22, 2022 Chill on China investment creates ‘gap’ for Canada miners, lithium CEO says The government’s move to limit investment from state-owned entities into Canada’s critical minerals resources is causing stress in the mining industry, says Frontier Lithium CEO Trevor Walker.
November 22, 2022 Mazda unveils $11bn EV spending plan, considers investing in battery production The company also raised its sales target for electric vehicles (EVs) to up to 40% of its total global sales by 2030.
November 22, 2022 Goldman Sachs says US, Europe could end reliance on Chinese EV batteries by 2030 Countries competing with China would need to spend $78.2 billion on batteries, $60.4 billion on components and $13.5 billion on mining.
November 22, 2022 Sigma Lithium to wrap up first phase of $5.1bn Brazil project next month First phase commercial production at Sigma's Grota do Cirilo lithium hard rock project is expected in April 2023.
November 21, 2022 EV battery heavyweights revive city’s dream of factory glory Becancour is drawing corporate giants to the French-speaking Canadian province with its ambitions to make this industrial outpost, halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, a key gear for an EV…
November 21, 2022 Scientists develop high-density, all-3D printed Li-metal battery An all-3D printed lithium metal battery with robust cycle stability and ultrahigh areal energy density has become reality.
November 20, 2022 Toyota-Panasonic’s battery venture looking for new coastal site Prime Planet Energy & Solutions is searching for a new domestic manufacturing site with seaport and clean energy access.
November 18, 2022 China to strengthen supervision of lithium battery supply chain Most Chinese EV makers are registering losses despite rapid sales growth because of rising battery costs.
November 17, 2022 US Republicans aim to shorten EV mine permitting after House win Republican leaders had promised voters during the election they would cut the mining permit review timeline in half and boost domestic EV mining, rather than seek more supply overseas.
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