June 23, 2022

Tesla and Volkswagen square off in duel for electric-car dominance

Tesla delivered more than 936,000 EVs worldwide last year, while VW sold some 453,000 fully electric cars.

June 23, 2022

Lofty lithium bid suggests scorching rally may not be over

The highest bid for lithium at an auction run by an Australian miner suggests a blistering rally in the battery metal may not be over. 

June 23, 2022

CATL unveils EV battery with one-charge range of 1,000 km

The battery charges faster than existing cells, and is safer and more durable, CATL said. 

June 23, 2022

US allots $74 million to critical minerals mapping

Investment will fund research and mapping of areas with potential for critical minerals to strengthen key domestic supply chains.

June 23, 2022

‘Appalling’ abuse: Australia to push miners to set up register of offenders

Western Australia's inquiry says industry culture fails to protect women and recommends documenting victims' historical experiences.

June 22, 2022

Sigma eyes lithium major status after boosting Brazil resources

The Grota do Cirilo project in Minas Gerais state is on track to begin producing early next year.

June 22, 2022

Piedmont Lithium looks abroad amid North Carolina uncertainty

Piedmont's first steps toward securing lithium supplies will be in Quebec or Ghana.

June 22, 2022

Lithium Power to become sole owner of Chile project

Lithium Power is merging with its JV partners on the Maricunga project in Chile to become the asset’s sole owner.

June 21, 2022

Yellen urges less dependence on other nations for key supplies

Treasury Secretary said the US should work on shifting dependence on some nations for supplies of critical inputs.

June 21, 2022

Tesla lithium supplier targets first shipment by year-end

Australia’s Core Lithium is expected to supply Tesla with up to 110,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate over four years.