September 9, 2022

Scientists create safer, more conductive electrolyte for Li-ion batteries

Researchers in Japan have developed a new type of polymeric solid electrolyte for Li-ion batteries that is safer than commonly used electrolytes while maintaining conductivity.

September 8, 2022

Dendrite formation in Li-metal batteries successfully tackled

A new Li-confinable porous carbon structure with a hollow core and a small number of gold nanoparticles may be the solution to dendrite formation in Li-metal batteries.

September 7, 2022

Billionaire Adani adds more detail on $70 billion green push

The world’s third-richest person wants to build major facilities to manufacture electrolyzers for making green hydrogen, wind power turbines, and solar panels.

September 7, 2022

Indonesia president says likely to lose WTO nickel dispute against EU

The ban has boosted Indonesia's export revenues, with $20.9 billion worth of exports of nickel-based products in 2021.

September 7, 2022

Global aluminum producers offer Q4 premiums of $115-$133/t

The lower premium offers reflected weak demand from automakers amid a global supply chain crunch.

September 6, 2022

Lithium Australia signs lithium-ion battery recycling deal with LG Energy Solution

The deal will see Lithium Australia's battery recycling unit process at least 250 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries over the next year.

September 6, 2022

Vale Indonesia signs $2 billion nickel project deal with Shandong Xinhai, Baowu

The Bahodopi project would produce ferronickel with 73,000 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes of nickel content per year.

September 6, 2022

Asia coal price hits record as global hunt for fuel escalates

Uncertainty over gas flows to Europe and forecast stronger coal demand from the continent is continuing to propel prices of the fuel.

September 6, 2022

Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill ink binding takeover deal

Rio will not increase its C$43 per share cash offer despite pressure from Turquoise Hill's minority shareholders.

September 5, 2022

Honda forms partnership to secure supply of battery metals

This year Honda laid out a target to roll out 30 electrified vehicle models globally.