December 1, 2021

Asteroid “ideal for mining exploration” to enter Earth’s orbit next week

An asteroid as big as a football field has been singled out by scientists as an ideal target for a mining exploration mission.

December 1, 2021

Battery pack prices fall but commodity boom may drive them back up – report

BloombergNEF data show that lithium-ion battery pack prices fell 6% from 2020 to 2021 but rising commodity prices are putting pressure on the industry.

December 1, 2021

Adoption of renewables still too slow to limit climate crisis — IEA

Growth in the sector is set to hit an all-time record this year, but that's not enough to reach net zero emissions by 2050, says the agency.

November 30, 2021

Technology spat propels lithium’s biggest stock price swings

In the 12 months through Oct. 27, Standard Lithium soared more than 600% on the back of surging EV demand and the promise of a patented method of removing the…

November 30, 2021

Why OEMs are upping battery recycling capacity – report

According to IDTechEx, OEMs’ growing interest in battery recycling means that 12 million tonnes of li-ion batteries will be recycled by 2042.

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.