November 29, 2021 China’s companies are going to any length for a hold on lithium The chip shortage that’s gripped the car industry by the throat is a reminder to EV executives in China of what might happen if they run short of lithium.
November 29, 2021 China’s Chengxin submits bid for Ukraine lithium deposits The bid underscores Shenzhen-based Chengxin's ambitious overseas expansion plans.
November 29, 2021 Stellantis inks deal with Vulcan for CO2-free lithium supply in Europe Vulcan already has supply deals with Belgian recycling group Umicore and South Korea's LG Chem Ltd.
November 29, 2021 Russian state-controlled firm enters lithium project in Argentina Uranium One will buy a 15% stake in Alpha One Lithium, which owns the Tolillar lithium deposit in Argentina.
November 28, 2021 Interactive map, report show socio-environmental impacts of energy transition A new interactive map and report present the social and environmental impacts of mining for lithium, copper, nickel, and graphite in the Americas.
November 28, 2021 Researchers develop anti-ageing chemistry to overcome next-gen lithium battery decay Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences mimicked natural processes to stop the chemical degradation of electrolytes in high-voltage lithium batteries.
November 25, 2021 After shaking up nickel, China’s Tsingshan sets sights on lithium Predominantly a stainless steel maker, the company came out of nowhere to become the world's top nickel producer in 2018 thanks to its pioneering use of low-grade nickel pig iron.
November 25, 2021 Argentine state energy firm YPF spies lithium tie-ups with CATL YPF President Pablo González said there were "great opportunities for joint ventures" with CATL.
November 25, 2021 Cornish Lithium gets $24 million to develop UK assets TechMet’s funding is the first institutional investment in Cornish Lithium, which has previously used crowdfunding to raise new capital.
November 24, 2021 Standard Lithium gets $100 million investment boost from Koch Standard Lithium is also exploring opportunities to work with several Koch Industries subsidiaries in key areas of alignment with the its project development needs.
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