November 1, 2022 US carmakers passing up lithium from Australia’s first refinery The joint venture between China’s Tianqi and Australian miner IGO in May produced the nation’s first battery-grade lithium hydroxide at its refinery near Perth.
November 1, 2022 World’s top battery maker CATL grabs stake in DRC cobalt-copper miner The world's top battery maker is taking an almost 25% stake in CMOC Group, formerly known as China Molybdenum.
November 1, 2022 Stretchable lithium-ion battery packaging developed to give wearable devices a boost The solution brings wearable devices closer to becoming more feasible, opening up opportunities in the medical field.
October 31, 2022 Breaking China’s grip on rare earths markets a ‘pipe dream,’ Australia says “That’s a country that has seen this need coming and made the most of it,” Resources Minister Madeleine King told Bloomberg News in an interview.
October 31, 2022 Mexico, US plan clean energy hub along border, AMLO says Mexico is looking to build five large solar plants, to help remodel car factories for electric vehicles and produce batteries and semiconductors in the state of Sonora.
October 31, 2022 EV battery production faces supply chain, geopolitical headwinds – report S&P Global also said soaring prices of critical battery metals threaten the profit margins of suppliers and automakers.
October 31, 2022 Ailing UK battery hopeful weighs survival options Company backed by Glencore Plc has been at the heart of the UK’s ambition to build factories.
October 31, 2022 The lithium market is hotter than ever and traders are moving in Prices have soared to unprecedented levels as demand forecasts keep growing.
October 31, 2022 Next-gen electrolytes may give lithium metal batteries a boost Researchers have discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries.
October 31, 2022 Tesla held talks over buying stake in Glencore – report The EV giant considered acquiring part of Glencore, but negotiations failed on Tesla's concerns about the Swiss miner's coal business, FT.com reported.
Column: Maritime logistics at the sharp end of the critical minerals race China has imposed export controls on seven rare earth elements and related products, a move that caused disruptions across valuable industries. December 12, 2025 | 03:54 pm
