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.
November 17, 2022 Volkswagen delays key EV project as Tesla challenge stumbles Volkswagen AG’s ambitious push to supplant Tesla Inc. as the global electric-vehicle leader is running into trouble.
November 17, 2022 Batteries’ ‘guts’ reveal details on why they fail Researchers have, for the first time, mapped out altered domains inside rechargeable ion batteries at the nanoscale.
November 17, 2022 SQM expects high lithium prices to stay put The world's second largest lithium miner also forecast global demand of the battery metal to grow this year by at least 40%.
Antofagasta agrees zero copper processing charges for 2026 with Chinese smelter The deal compares to charges of $21.25 a ton and 2.125 cents per lb for 2025 agreed last December. December 19, 2025 | 09:03 am
