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%.
November 16, 2022 Ex-Tesla Australia boss admits to insider trading Kurt Schlosser, former head of Tesla’s Australian operations, bought shares in Piedmont Lithium after becoming aware that Tesla had reached an agreement with the mining company.
November 16, 2022 Charted: The most expensive battery metals This infographic highlights the five most expensive battery metals as of November 2022 using prices from Shanghai Metals Market.
November 16, 2022 Rock Tech updates Georgia Lake lithium resources with lower grades The company released a prefeasibility study for the project in northern Ontario, showing lower resource grades and a reduced net present value, while dropping a plan to build a refinery.
Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals. December 18, 2025 | 10:26 am
