October 16, 2023

Cobalt-based nanomaterial makes fuel cells more robust, environmentally friendly

A new cobalt-based nanomaterial reduces fuel cells’ reliance on platinum.

October 13, 2023

Research identifies ways to reduce the amount of lithium in batteries

Researchers at Monash University have developed a lithium-sulphur design that reduces the amount of lithium required for charging.

October 13, 2023

Talga Group wants more aid for EV battery materials

Miner wants to help Europe challenge China’s dominance of the $143 billion market for electric vehicle batteries.

October 12, 2023

BYD looks to buy lithium assets in Brazil in EV raw material push

Latin America has emerged as a hot spot for carmakers seeking to tap metals used in electric vehicles.

October 12, 2023

Raising capital now biggest risk to stage.mining.companies after ESG

The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey.

October 12, 2023

US steps up efforts to access Africa’s critical minerals

Last month, the US government approved $150 million of funding for a graphite project in Mozambique.

October 12, 2023

Canada Nickel’s Crawford feasibility pegs capex at $3.5bn, mine life at 41 years

Uniquely, Crawford will be a net negative contributor to global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

October 12, 2023

Lithium heavyweight Chile woos Japan to develop local industry

Chile says Japanese battery and metals companies are among Asian investors interested in acquiring long-term preferential access to lithium.

October 12, 2023

Researchers monitor emissions from Africa’s Copperbelt mines from space

Using satellite data, researchers were able to quantify emissions from individual mines in Africa's Copperbelt.

October 11, 2023

X-Batt and Consol collaborate on coal-based battery tech

Researchers emphasized that many mines set to close soon don't have plans for future operations or transitioning to a post-coal economy.