August 11, 2022

Miners face supply chain overhaul to meet US EV credit deadline

To win the full credit, EV makers have to source in 2023 at least two-fifths of battery materials from the US or free trade agreement partners such as Canada, Chile…

August 11, 2022

Researchers solve issues hindering silicon use in lithium-ion batteries

Despite the energy capacity of silicon as an electrode material, it is normally disregarded because of a lack of mechanical stability.

August 10, 2022

US renewables investors see Senate bill sparking a gold rush

"This is going to be a golden period of 10 years, at least," said Keith Martin, an attorney with Norton Rose Fulbright who works on financing renewable energy projects.

August 8, 2022

Visualizing 10 years of global EV sales by country

After remaining fairly flat in 2019, global EV sales grew by 38% in 2020, and then more than doubled in 2021.

August 8, 2022

The EV race is turning a gold rush haven into a battery hub

The most in-demand mining leaders are no longer those who’ve unearthed vast troves of glittering gold.

August 8, 2022

Green energy development affected by rise in oil, metal prices — study

Researchers say that an increase in oil prices and other raw materials may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy.

August 5, 2022

Hundreds of new mines required to meet 2030 battery metals demand — IEA report

Pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions.

August 5, 2022

EV sales expected to surpass 2021’s figures despite supply chain disruptions – report

IDTechEx expects the electric car market to surpass 2021 sales of ~6.4 million, as sales for the first half of the year have already reached 3.5 million.

August 4, 2022

Albemarle windfall shows lithium’s resilience to recession fears

World's biggest producer reported higher-than-expected second-quarter profit and lifted its annual guidance beyond analyst estimates.

August 4, 2022

Lithium miner ioneer finds workaround for wildflower that’s stalling US project

The Australian company has been unable to get federal permits because public lands near the site are home to the endangered wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat.