July 30, 2021

Native Americans ask court to block Lithium Americas mine

The project would become one of the largest US producers of the electric vehicle battery metal.

July 30, 2021

IEA’s roadmap shows difficult journey to net zero: Kemp

In the short term, emissions are on a rising trend, notwithstanding a temporary decline during the covid-19 pandemic, putting the world a long way off track to reach zero emissions…

July 29, 2021

CATL, Tesla battery supplier, unveils sodium-ion battery

Battery packs combining sodium-ion and lithium-ion cells could point towards compromise in performance for low-cost EVs, with the potential to disrupt the mass market, WoodMac says.

July 29, 2021

Home: Rio’s lithium project will test mining’s ESG credentials

The formula for Kryptonite in the Superman series is the closest match to the lithium-boron chemistry of the Serbian find.

July 29, 2021

Low-carbon power for steel, aluminum industries key for global decarbonization goals — report

According to Wood Mackenzie, ramping up battery metals production is also important to limit the average global warming to two degrees above pre-industrial levels by 2040.

July 28, 2021

Native Americans win ruling to join lawsuit against Lithium Americas project

Four environmental groups sued to block the mining project earlier this year, arguing it could harm sage grouse and other wildlife.

July 28, 2021

Ex Rio Tinto chief Walsh joins Aboriginal group’s board

Appointment comes after a particularly fraught period in relations between traditional land owners and Australia's powerful mining companies.

July 27, 2021

Rio Tinto’s lithium market entry likely only start of battery metals ambitions

"Lithium M&A likely a formality in the coming years" as Rio Tinto plans $2.4 billion mine in Serbia from entirely new mineral source – jadarite.

July 27, 2021

Top Australian capital raises seek to create mining value

Australian companies raise funds to advance a suite of projects including copper, nickel, gold, silver, lithium rare earths and uranium.

July 26, 2021

Next step for EVs: Design batteries to strengthen car, extend range

Structural battery technology is in its infancy, and manufacturers have not settled on a standard approach.