October 25, 2018

This Australia-based lithium-boron developer could become major US producer

A PFS supports the development of a new Australian-backed US$599 million lithium and boron mining and processing operation in Nevada.

October 24, 2018

Tesla shares jump as Musk delivers quarterly profit, cash

The company reported a profit for the most recent quarter but now must show investors that was not a one-time event

October 23, 2018

Controlled Thermal Resources launch environmentally sustainable lithium-geothermal project in Imperial Valley, California

Dallas, Texas, USA - Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) announced the official launch of the company’s $1.8-billion Hell’s Kitchen lithium-geothermal project today.  Speaking at the CG/LA North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum…

October 23, 2018

Lithium giant’s wobble shows meeting demand growth not so easy

SQM revealed a five-week delay in a project to increase annual capacity.

October 23, 2018

Dyson picks Singapore to build electric cars rivaling Tesla

From vacuum cleaners to electric vehicles.

October 23, 2018

Caterpillar plummets after flagging tariffs-triggered high material costs

The world's no.1 heavy machinery maker reported third-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates, but said the ongoing trade dispute resulted in $40 million in extra costs for materials in the…

October 22, 2018

Northvolt to set up Polish battery plant to tap mining, storage markets

Northvolt's plans are a central part of Europe's effort to compete with Asian rivals such as CATL, Samsung and LG Chem.

October 22, 2018

Nutrien says SQM top shareholder seeking to block Tianqi deal for ‘personal benefit’

Nutrien’s executive vice-president Michael Webb, described Julio Ponce, the Chilean miner’s top shareholder and former chairman, as a “hypocrite” and urged him to “look beyond himself."

October 21, 2018

Boom in EV batteries helps suppliers older than Ford’s Model T

Brazil's Vale expects the EV revolution to boost battery market nickel demand to as much as 700,000 tons in 2025, from just 36,000 tons this year.

October 21, 2018

3D-printed lithium-ion batteries are a thing now

Up till now, the polymers used for 3D printing were not ionic conductors and this created a major hurdle for printing batteries.