Lithium
Indiana’s $1.2 Billion EV Battery Separator Factory Funded by US DOE
The future of electric vehicles (EVs) is looking brighter than ever, especially with the latest development in the US. The Department of Energy (DOE) has conditionally approved a $1.2 billion loan to ENTEK for constructing a lithium-ion battery separator …
The Future of EVs: Mercedes-Benz's New Battery Campus in Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz has taken a significant leap forward in electric vehicle (EV) technology by inaugurating a new development and production centre for battery cells at its headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. This move is aimed at gaining greater control over the …
Europe Targets Chinese EVs with New Provisional Tariffs
The European Union has taken a bold step by moving ahead with provisional tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. These tariffs, which could reach up to 48%, are likely to escalate trade tensions with Beijing and have significant implications for the …
Tesla Defies Odds with Better-than-Expected EV Sales
Tesla Inc. reported its second consecutive drop in quarterly deliveries, even as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk took measures to curb the decline. The electric vehicle (EV) giant delivered 443,956 vehicles in the second quarter, slightly exceeding the …
Exxon's Strategic Lithium Move: Betting on EV Demand Surge
Exxon Mobil Corp. is making a significant bet on lithium, anticipating that the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) will eventually turn the company's investment in the key battery material into a winning strategy. This move marks Exxon's first major …
Saudi Arabia's Mining Minister to Visit Chile in July for Lithium Talks
Saudi Arabia’s mining minister is set to visit Chile at the end of July to explore potential investments in lithium, a critical component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This visit is a significant step as Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its energy …
Warren Buffett and Occidental: A Powerful Alliance for Lithium Extraction
Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) and Berkshire Hathaway’s energy unit BHE Renewables have teamed up in a groundbreaking joint venture to extract and produce high-purity lithium compounds from geothermal brine. This partnership marks a significant step in …
Are We Seeing the Beginning of a Lithium Market Revival?
Things are looking up for lithium prices as Chinese companies return to the market after a period of working through existing inventories, helping to end a months-long slide. Lithium is crucial for modern technology, powering everything from electric vehicles …
Pioneering Lithium Mining: Surge Battery Metals Featured by Rick Rule
Rick Rule stands as a beacon for keen insights and strategic foresight. This year, at the highly anticipated Natural Resources Investment Symposium held from July 7 to 11 in Boca Raton, Florida, Rule shines a spotlight on many companies, and one standout …
Musk's Stamp of Approval: A Dynamic Duo for Argentine Investment
In a notable social media post, Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently stirred the investment sphere by recommending Argentina as a destination for investors. This endorsement came alongside Argentina's new leader, Javier Milei, whose libertarian ideas have been making …