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Tuesday 15 August 2023
US fosters local lithium battery production to offset China's dominance
Lithium battery cells made in China account for more than 50% of the global energy storage system and EV market share. Suppliers from other countries will encounter tremendous challenges...
Thursday 3 August 2023
Top lithium miner Albemarle boosts outlook as EV demand recovers
Albemarle Corp. boosted its outlook for the year as lithium prices rebounded after a months-long rout.
Monday 10 July 2023
LGES nearly triples lithium materials procurement from SQM
Battery maker LG Energy Solution and mining company SQM announced that they have agreed upon new lithium materials procurement that will last until 2029. The new agreement means LGES...
Monday 3 July 2023
China jumps ahead in the rush to secure lithium from Africa
China's early move to tap new centers of lithium supply across Africa is reaping rewards, helping the top electric-vehicle battery producer navigate a tight market for the key meta...
Monday 26 June 2023
Will sodium-ion battery launch stabilize lithium carbonate prices?
China-based automakers such as Chery and Jiangling Motors (JMC) have started to use sodium-ion batteries in their EVs. The adoption has raised the question of whether it would cool...
Thursday 1 June 2023
STMicroelectronics makes lithium batteries perform better and last longer with high-accuracy BMS controller
STMicroelectronics' L9961 battery-management-system (BMS) device provides market-leading accuracy and flexibility to enhance the performance, lifetime, and safety of Li-ion and Li-polymer...
Wednesday 24 May 2023
Emerging lithium supplier Argentina says it's close to US deal under IRA
The world's fastest-growing lithium producer says it could soon gain access to the US market.
Tuesday 23 May 2023
Ford secures multiple lithium deals to make 2 million EVs by 2026
Ford Motors announced several agreements with lithium companies on May 22, a step forward to support its EV ambitions. The carmaker also aims to achieve a margin of 8% of earnings...
Friday 12 May 2023
Lithium companies Allkem and Livent to merge as the mineral grows important for EVs
Global lithium chemical companies Allkem and Livent announced their merger that will create a new company with a value of US$10.6 billion. The tie-up of the two entities is poised...
Thursday 11 May 2023
Head of new lithium giant building supply chain for Americas
The soon-to-be chief executive of what will become the world's third-biggest lithium producer says the new company will focus on building a supply chain in the Americas, as US automakers...
Tuesday 9 May 2023
Tesla breaks ground lithium refinery that can supply 1 million EVs by 2025
Tesla took a step forward to solidify its battery supplies. The EV maker broke ground on a lithium refinery project in Texas on May 8. The facilities will primarily process lithium...
Thursday 4 May 2023
Tesla applies for permit to establish lithium lab
Tesla, which adopts a vertical integration model to ensure a resilient and high-quality component supply, is looking to build a lithium lab for its lithium refining business.
Wednesday 3 May 2023
Lithium giant Albemarle eyes $1.5 billion processing expansion
Albemarle Corp. is aiming to spend between $1.25 billion and $1.5 billion to double its lithium hydroxide output in Australia to a volume that it estimates could power more than two...
Friday 28 April 2023
Peru sees lithium mining opportunity in Chile's statist plan
Peru is taking a more active role in trying to lure lithium mining investments in light of Chile's decision to take state control of all new projects of the battery metal, an official...
Tuesday 25 April 2023
Chile's proposed public-private mining model likely accelerate China's lithium supply chain formation
Chile's president Gabriel Boric announced a plan to further empower the country in lithium mining projects. In China, where Chilean lithium is essential to battery manufacturing,...