December 19, 2021

Chile electing president between polar opposites in tight race

Voters will choose between hard-right Jose Antonio Kast and leftist Gabriel Boric.

December 19, 2021

Non-lithium stationary battery market shoots up in next decade — report

IDTechEx forecasts the market for non-lithium battery chemistries in stationary storage to grow at a CAGR of 61% between 2022-2032.

December 18, 2021

The world wants more lithium but doesn’t want more mines

Rio Tinto's Jadar lithium project is facing opposition in Serbia, as are other miners' projects around the world.

December 17, 2021

Most commodities prices to average lower in 2022 — report

Out of the 27 key commodities, Fitch sees 19 of them averaging lower on a year-on-year basis.

December 17, 2021

China’s Huayou agrees lithium production, battery recycling tie-up

Huayou, the world's biggest cobalt refiner in 2020, has been looking at investing more in lithium projects in China.

December 16, 2021

Tesla trounced by obscure EV suppliers with 200% returns

Battery production capacity is being added faster than supply chains can grow.

December 16, 2021

Europe’s green deal needs to get round anti-mining roadblock

If the EU is going to persuade its citizens of its green credentials, policy-makers may have to get into the dirty side of mining, writes Andy Home.

December 16, 2021

Lithium price surge could charge demand for lead in batteries

Prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate in China have more than quadrupled this year.

December 15, 2021

China EV, battery makers grapple with graphite squeeze

Around 70% of all graphite comes from China, and there are few viable alternatives for batteries.

December 14, 2021

LG Energy strikes supply deal with recycling firm

South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. and its battery unit LG Energy Solution agreed to buy 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade nickel from Li-Cycle over 10 years starting in 2023 as part…