June 21, 2023

Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese graphite for EVs as shortages loom

Automakers are knocking at the doors of new producers, such as Madagascar and Mozambique.

June 21, 2023

Albemarle becomes first lithium firm to complete responsible mining audit

Third-party audit shows Albemarle meets 50% to 75% of the criteria in each of four areas, including social and environmental responsibility.

June 20, 2023

Bill Gates-backed KoBold Metals is the Silicon Valley’s newest unicorn

The company raised $200 million to dig for copper and lithium using AI.

June 20, 2023

Rio Tinto to invest almost $1 billion in Kennecott copper mine

The company said it will invest $498 million to develop an underground mine and infrastructure in an area known as the North Rim Skarn.

June 20, 2023

Baking soda may be a solution for storing hydrogen safely

To date, there is no completely safe, cost-effective, and energy-efficient way to store hydrogen at large scales.

June 19, 2023

US DOE draft report reaffirms urgent status of six critical minerals, including graphite

For the world’s leading economy, securing reliable supplies for these minerals is especially important to not only sustain its dominance but also shed its supply reliance on key rivals like…

June 19, 2023

California city to power garbage trucks with organic waste

Roseville will start powering its garbage trucks with renewable natural gas derived from organic waste.

June 18, 2023

Material intensity in EV batteries going down —report

IDTechEx says there is a trend to reduce the number of materials that provide core functionality to the battery pack.

June 16, 2023

America needs a critical mineral model beyond onshoring and ally-shoring

The United States relies heavily on critical minerals sourced overseas, but rising global mineral demand and escalating US-China competition require increased supply chain resiliency.

June 16, 2023

EV battery prices rise for the first time in 2023

Battery prices are particularly being impacted by lithium carbonate prices in China, which increased by 55% in May.