May 8, 2022

Chile constitutional assembly does not approve expanded state mining rights

The proposal now returns to the environmental commission, where it will be renegotiated before facing a second vote.

May 8, 2022

Metal electrolysis could support more efficient, eco-friendly processes for producing battery metals

Electrolysis is a process in which a metal oxide is zapped with electricity to create pure metal with oxygen as the byproduct.

May 7, 2022

BHP vows to stay out of lithium rush with shortages set to fade

The world’s biggest mining company has no plans to join the lithium rush.

May 6, 2022

Chile constitutional assembly could reshape mining rights on Saturday

Article 27 would grant the state exclusive rights to lithium, rare earth metals and hydrocarbons while also making the state a majority shareholder of any copper mines.

May 6, 2022

Carbon nanotube battery market expected to grow in the next decade – report

Carbon nanotubes are graphene’s older sibling.

May 6, 2022

Chile’s parched mines race for an increasingly scarce commodity: water

A record-breaking drought in Chile is impacting mining operations and forcing companies to escalate their search for more sources of water.

May 5, 2022

Semcorp to invest $916 million to make EV battery components in Ohio

The facility will make separator film for lithium-ion batteries.

May 5, 2022

Rio Tinto keen for talks to revive Jadar lithium project in Serbia

Serbia blocked mine after mass environmental protests.

May 5, 2022

Researchers find out what really drives Li-ion battery decay

Decay depends on how many times the Li-ion battery has been charged.

May 5, 2022

Glencore to invest $200m in battery recycling firm Li-Cycle 

Long-term supply deal gives the Canadian recycling firm an inside track with one of the world’s biggest commodities producers.