Stellantis and CATL to invest €4.1 billion in Spanish EV battery plant
Stellantis, the maker of Jeep and Chinese battery giant CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) have announced plans to invest up to €4.1 billion ($4.33 billion) to...
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Unlocking Africa’s critical minerals: A path to global partnerships and local development
The emerging consensus within the mining industry is that unlocking Africa’s critical minerals potential will require a combination of global partnerships and local development across...
Europe’s battery supply chain faces setbacks amid economic slowdown and industry challenges
Europe’s ambitions of building an independent battery supply chain are facing significant challenges, with recent developments in the sector sparking concerns about its future. Several...
Mining industry faces major hurdles in meeting critical mineral demand amid delays and rising costs
The mining industry is facing significant challenges in executing extraction projects needed to meet the soaring demand for critical minerals. Years of project delays, cost...
The EU’s green agenda and the controversy of lithium mining in Serbia: Balancing sustainability and environmental costs
The European Union (EU) has promoted a green agenda centered around electric vehicles (EVs) to drive its climate goals. However, the environmental cost of this...
Europe’s lithium race: Australian firm’s German refinery to support EV battery supply
As European automakers intensify their shift to electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for lithium—the essential material used in EV batteries—is surging. With China dominating global...
Serbia’s lithium debate: Economic gains vs. environmental cost
In the Jadar Valley of western Serbia, Zoran Filipovic, a 55-year-old farmer, faces a dilemma that pits his ancestral land against the growing demand for...
Australia urged to take lead in global critical minerals supply for green energy transition
Australia must “step up” and take a leadership role in the global supply and refining of critical minerals, which are essential for powering the transition...
India’s lithium discovery in Kashmir faces setbacks amid technical, environmental and geopolitical challenges
Last year, India made a high-profile announcement that a massive reserve of lithium had been discovered in the mountainous region of Kashmir, positioning the country...
POSCO Holdings opens lithium hydroxide production plant in Argentina, enhancing EV battery manufacturing capacity
POSCO Holdings has officially completed its lithium hydroxide production plant in Guemes, Salta Province, Argentina, as announced on October 27. The ceremony to mark this...