Tesla confirms plans to build lithium refinery in Texas
Tesla is moving forward in a bid to gain more control over the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.
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Syrah Resources to explore supplying graphite to LG Energy Solution
The miner said its unit has been selected for a grant of up to $220 million by the US Department of Energy.
Albemarle to stay in Europe if lithium declared hazardous by EU, CEO says
The European Commission is weighing a proposal by the European Chemicals Agency that would classify lithium carbonate, chloride and hydroxide as dangerous for human health.
Cirba Solutions gets $75 million in DOE funding to expand Li-ion battery recycling facility in Ohio
The Biden administration is awarding $2.8 billion in grants to boost US production of electric vehicle batteries and the minerals used to build them.
Talon confirms growth of Tamarack nickel project; awarded $114m gov’t funding
Talon has been selected as a recipient of the first set of projects funded by US President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles.
Alcoa calls on US, allies to sanction ‘cheating’ Russian metal
The comments come a week after Bloomberg News reported that the Biden administration is considering an outright ban of Russian aluminum.
Rogers launches Technology Centre of Excellence at NORCAT to focus on future of smart mining
Centre will be established at the NORCAT Underground in Sudbury, Ontario to bring test new solutions to increase efficiency and safety in the industry.
Komatsu to unveil Proterra powered electric construction equipment
The first Proterra Powered all-electric excavator will be unveiled next week at the bauma2022 trade fair in Munich.
Mining giants warn Chile mining royalty would impact investment
BHP and Antofagasta said a mining royalty bill in Chile would affect competitiveness and encourage miners to reevaluate investments.
