August 28, 2022

Britain bets on futuristic batteries to cut dependence on gas

The UK's lithium-ion battery fleet currently has about 1.9 gigawatts of capacity and will more than quadruple by the end of the decade.

August 26, 2022

Bumper mining profits down under defy doom but challenges remain

The soaring profits unveiled by Australian miners this week were a beacon of light amid the gloom dominating economic headlines.

August 26, 2022

China’s reliance on foreign battery metals poses a challenge – industry

China's output of the main battery cathode materials nearly doubled in 2021.

August 25, 2022

Tesla’s battery metals bill balloons to $100 billion

Raw material costs have more than doubled since Elon Musk said Tesla will produce 20 million vehicles per year before 2030.

August 25, 2022

Sibanye says new US Inflation Reduction Act offers opportunities

Sibanye would consider more US assets if value accretive -CEO.

August 23, 2022

Mexico creates state-run lithium company, to go live within 6 months

Lopez Obrador vowed to keep lithium resources in the state's hands after suffering a blow earlier this year with the rejection of an electricity reform proposal.

August 23, 2022

CATL profit surges as battery giant moves on from tough quarter

CATL’s Shenzhen-listed shares have gained about 50% since a low in May as the company ramps up global capacity.

August 23, 2022

China lithium prices near record as power cuts squeeze market

Sichuan, home to more than a fifth of China’s lithium production, extended industrial power cuts this week.

August 22, 2022

Volkswagen and Mercedes line up tariff-friendly battery supplies in deals with Canada

Automakers have sealed agreements with Canada to secure access to raw materials such as nickel, cobalt and lithium for battery production.

August 22, 2022

Climate disasters risk putting a damper on electric car making

Automakers racing to make more EVs have a problem: climate change is catching up with the industry.