December 30, 2019 Lithium-ion batteries could become self-healing A team of engineers in the US developed an electrolyte that addresses the dendrite issue.
December 29, 2019 Portugal delays lithium tender for third time, aims for early 2020 The tender is now likely to happen in the first three months of 2020.
December 27, 2019 SQM dealt blow by environmental court ruling The decision calls into jeopardy the world's No. 2 lithium producer's $400 million plan to expand its production plant.
December 26, 2019 Advantage Lithium completes study on Cauchari The PFS outlined an operation producing 25,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate over a 30-year mine life.
December 24, 2019 MINING.COM: Top 10 most popular posts of 2019 It's been a tumultuous year in mining and the most read articles of 2019 show an industry grappling with technological change, market volatility and climate change, but still unafraid to…
December 23, 2019 Nemaska Lithium fights bankruptcy amid market glut It has filed for creditor protection, following several months attempting to find new investors to continue operations.
December 19, 2019 Audi, Umicore recycle 90% cobalt, nickel from e-tron batteries "A closed-loop for battery raw materials is a big leap technologically."
December 18, 2019 Unexpected bump on the EV road hits battery metals However, everyone is still bullish on the long-term story.
December 18, 2019 IBM’s new battery design taps seawater as alternative mineral source IBM said its technology has proven to outperform lithium-ion batteries in cost, charging time, and energy efficiency.
December 17, 2019 American Battery Metals lobbies in Washington for domestic supply of critical minerals Company executives spent a week talking to key stakeholders in Washington.
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