March 31, 2022 Biden invokes Cold War powers to boost EV battery production This could help mining companies access $750 million under the Defense Production Act’s Title III fund.
March 30, 2022 Biden’s battery metal push does nothing to ease mining permit bottleneck It takes a about seven to 10 years to get a mine up and running in the US, compared to two to three years in neighboring Canada.
March 30, 2022 Biden poised to use Cold War powers to boost battery metals The White House is set to add battery materials to the list of items covered by the 1950 Defense Production Act.
March 30, 2022 Lithium price takes a breather after record run amid buyers resistance The battery-making ingredient is about 500% more expensive than a year ago as demand for electric vehicles has accelerated.
March 30, 2022 Tesla inks secret multi-year nickel supply deal with Vale The deal is one of several the electric vehicles giant has forged over the last year to secure supply of battery metals.
March 29, 2022 India to invest in exploring lithium, cobalt mines in Australia The move comes at a time when India is offering $2.4 billion of incentives for companies to build battery cells locally for electric vehicles.
March 29, 2022 This is why lithium-sulphur batteries have a short life Researchers at Uppsala University say some bottlenecks need to be eliminated to improve the performance of lithium-sulphur batteries.
March 29, 2022 Rio Tinto secures lithium project in Argentina The $825 million acquisition of Rincon gives Rio Tinto a large undeveloped lithium brine project located in the heart of South America's lithium triangle.
March 28, 2022 Codelco may partly privatize some assets, executive says Patricio Vergara, VP of mining resources and development, said the hived-off assets could become eventual partnerships.
March 28, 2022 He who hesitates may be lost in China’s electric car market Car buyers may be delaying any EV purchase at their peril.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm
