China’s lithium price decline is not the full picture to an industry surging
The downturn in Chinese lithium prices has also led to many false conclusions about what is really happening to the lithium price.
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Cobalt sulphate prices continue rise on battery demand, metal remains stable
The price of one of the most common lithium ion battery precursor materials, cobalt sulphate, has continued to surge in August by over 14%.
Lithium ion battery exports reach new peak in H1
Japan and South Korea have both recorded record high levels of lithium-ion battery exports in H1 2016, as auto companies ramp up battery consumption to power new all-electric offerings.
June rainfall eases processing problems in China graphite hub
Pressures on the processing capacities of flake graphite producers in Shandong province – the second largest producing region in China – have been eased by rainfall which has improved access to water.
Cobalt, conflict minerals, and ‘unjustified stigmatisation’ of producers
The need for responsible mining practices is not new and has for many years been at the top of the agenda for many large scale mining companies.
South Korea’s rise to lithium prominence
The nation now accounts for 10% of global lithium demand and is the fourth largest global market.
Tesla Powerwall begins to ship, what does this mean?
Tesla Energy’s Powerwall has to started to ship on a global scale with customers in Australia receiving the first of the company’s lithium-ion battery packs designed to power homes.
Elon Musk: More Tesla Gigafactory lithium deals to come
Tesla Motors' CEO Elon Musk has admitted the company is pursuing lithium deals in Nevada.
Tesla begins Gigafactory sourcing with lithium supply deal
London-based Bacanora Minerals and Rare Earth Minerals have received the go-ahead to supply lithium hydroxide to Tesla's lithium-ion battery megafactory from its clay deposit in Mexico's north-west should the new project reach production.
Chart: Panasonic predicts lithium-ion utility storage surge
One of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, Panasonic Corp, is predicting significant growth in emerging markets for lithium-ion batteries.
Battery grade graphite set for record year
China’s output of spherical graphite has continued to go from strength to strength in Q2 2015 on the back of strong lithium ion battery demand from Asia.
Europe closes in on conflict minerals
An annual list that reveals the names of mineral smelters that do not use raw materials linked with criminal gangs is at the heart of Europe’s push to clean up the world’s mining industry.
