April 18, 2021 Roadmap for US’ clean transportation future unveiled Researchers say the production of lithium, cobalt, and graphite must expand dramatically to meet the demand enabled by high levels of electric vehicle manufacturing.
April 16, 2021 The battery-powered future depends on a few crucial metals Companies and financial firms are now investing over $100 billion a year on energy storage and the electrification of transportation.
April 16, 2021 Australia’s lithium miners bank on brighter times ahead as prices soar Mineral Resources Ltd, Orocobre Ltd and Galaxy Resources filed reports that pointed to a rebound in lithium demand.
April 15, 2021 Ranked: Top 25 nations producing battery metals for the EV supply chain Although China will likely maintain its dominance for the foreseeable future, other countries are ramping up their mining and refining capacities.
April 15, 2021 Western Europe claims 43% of global investments in battery manufacturing projects — report Over $21 billion in global investments in 2020 shows the urgency in expanding the global EV battery supply chain, Fitch says.
April 15, 2021 Iconic Minerals ready for permitting Bonnie Claire lithium project The Vancouver-based miner says quartz-rich volcanic tuffs containing anomalous amounts of lithium occur within the Sarcobatus Valley, where Bonnie Claire is located.
April 14, 2021 Anglo Pacific open to selling thermal coal royalties to boost ESG credentials The London-listed company aims to decrease its reliance on coal and steel and attract a broader base of investors by adding more battery metals.
April 14, 2021 Battery startup plans new US plant to feed EV Boom Canadian startup Li-Cycle Corp. plans a third battery-recycling facility in North America.
April 14, 2021 Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.
April 14, 2021 Galaxy Resources lifts resource estimates at Sal de Vida Drilling started in late 2020 to add eight production wells at the lithium project, with the first two completed.
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