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.

August 31, 2022

Japan calls for $24 billion investment to boost battery competitiveness

A specialist panel tasked with formulating battery strategy also set a target of securing 30,000 trained workers for battery manufacturing and supply chains by 2030.

August 31, 2022

Chile’s President puts proposed mining tax on the table

Mining sector says new tax would add uncertainty to investment decisions needed to help fill a global copper supply deficit.

August 31, 2022

China’s lithium giants notch earnings records on supply crunch

Lithium prices have jumped almost 80% in China this year, with the recent power crunch in Sichuan, home to over one-fifth of the country’s lithium production, adding impetus to the…

August 30, 2022

SQM gets green light on environmental plan

The newly approved plan will cost the company $52 million in investments and measures taken to address six environmental infractions detected by Chile's regulator.

August 30, 2022

Battery startup Freyr signs $3 billion supply deal with Nidec

Freyr is building its first lithium-ion battery factory in the far north of Norway and has announced plans for production in Finland and the US.

August 30, 2022

China’s Sichuan, Chongqing resume power supply to industry

Tianqi Lithium said its factory in Sichuan's Shehong city resumed normal production.

August 29, 2022

Honda and LG to build $4.4bn EV battery plant in US

They aim to produce 40 GW-hours of batteries annually at the plant — enough for more than 700,000 EVs, based on the IEA’s estimate. 

August 29, 2022

Elon Musk says the world needs more oil and gas as a bridge to renewables

Musk made his comments as Europe is grappling with its worst energy crisis in decades.