September 7, 2023

Summit Nanotech eyes $150m to scale up lithium extraction method

The Canadian startup expects that its upcoming financing round reflects a valuation of $400-million to $600-million.

September 7, 2023

Benefits of EVs under the equity microscope

US-based researchers want to know whether EV technology may unfairly harm some areas and populations.

September 6, 2023

EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals

The industry committee of the European Parliament will vote on its position on Thursday on the Critical Raw Materials Act.

September 6, 2023

Australia’s Resource Minister says tax breaks for lithium are ‘on the table’

“Australia can be more than a ‘dig and ship’ nation,” Tesla chair Robyn Denholm told a conference in Canberra.

September 6, 2023

SQM’s Salar de Atacama operations become IRMA certified

All Chile's lithium mining facilities have now completed the evaluation process preferred by EV manufacturers.

September 6, 2023

Smart, highly efficient zinc-ion battery shows unique colour-changing properties

Batteries with electrochromic properties can be used as display devices that cut down energy consumption.

September 5, 2023

Sigma Lithium to announce decision on Grota do Cirilo expansion this month

The company is already producing in phase one of the mine, with expected production of 130,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium concentrate this year.

September 5, 2023

Tesla urges Australia to give tax credits for battery supply chain investment

“Australia can be more than a ‘dig and ship’ nation,” Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm told a conference in Canberra.

September 5, 2023

Swiss research-backed company plans to bring solid-state battery to market

Switzerland-based researchers say it is time to rethink battery technology.

September 5, 2023

Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project

Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project.