September 7, 2022

Cornish Lithium secures government funding for demonstration plant

The unspecified amount will allow Cornish Lithium to build the hydrometallurgical section of a demonstration scale processing plant.

September 6, 2022

The race for US lithium hinges on a fight over a Nevada mine

As the Congress’s climate bill rolls out tax credits for electric car makers, some see the state as ground zero for the industry.

September 2, 2022

South Korea sees ‘betrayal’ in Biden’s electric vehicle push

South Korean Trade Minister Lee Chang-yang will visit the US this month to lobby against the new measures.

September 2, 2022

Apple’s car is beloved before it even exists

Bloomberg has reported Apple is shooting for a fully autonomous electric car and aims to have one ready around 2025.

September 1, 2022

Push to shorten US mine permit review process gains steam

US green metals push needs a revamp of gold-rush mining law.

September 1, 2022

The next big battery material squeeze is old batteries

It could take 15 years or more for old batteries to eventually arrive at recycling plants.

August 31, 2022

Quebec-focused Patriot Battery Metals makes best lithium intercept to date

Hole CV22-042 returned a continuous pegmatite interval of 159.7 metres grading 1.65% lithium oxide from 131.8 metres depth.

August 31, 2022

Mexican president courts private investment for new state lithium company

"We wouldn't have enough for it to be only public. It requires a lot of investment," Lopez Obrador said at a news conference.

August 31, 2022

Ford asks US gov’t to speed up mining permits

Ford says it takes up to 10 years to complete permitting requirements for critical mineral mining in the US, versus two to three years in Canada and Australia.

August 31, 2022

Toyota to invest $5.3 billion in Japan, US for EV battery supply

When the additional facilities come on line between 2024 and 2026, Toyota's battery production capacity in the two countries will have increased by 40 gigawatt-hours.