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Tuesday 14 March 2023
India to auction newly-found lithium reserves
India has found lithium reserves in the northern part of the country. An auction is expected to begin before further extraction as India is looking to build a self-reliant EV ecosystem...
Thursday 9 March 2023
CATL takes over Sichuan mining company to hold more lithium resources
World-leading battery maker CATL recently took over Sinuowei Mining, a China-based lithium mining company under restructuring. The buyout is expected to help CATL gain influence in...
Tuesday 7 March 2023
India pins hope on lithium reserves discovery to complement emerging EV ecosystem
Huge lithium reserves have been found in northern India, an important discovery for a country eager to transition away from reliance on fossil fuels and build a self-reliant EV eco...
Monday 20 February 2023
How much will lithium battery price reductions bolster energy storage installations?
The US energy storage sector pointed out that in the past two years, due to the lithium battery price increases, many system installation cases were left idle or even halted as their...
Monday 20 February 2023
CATL reportedly cut lithium costs for strategic customers
CATL reportedly offers a few customers a lithium cost rebate program to solidify their loyalty. However, Tesla, the largest customer of CATL, is not on the list.
Friday 17 February 2023
LFP battery prices start falling
Prices for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have started to drop, thanks to lower lithium carbonate prices and sluggish demand for electric vehicles (EV), according to industry...
Thursday 9 February 2023
Will China impose lithium battery export ban?
China is looking to restrict technology exports for solar wafers, which is raising concerns among lithium battery makers in other countries as to whether they will become the next...
Thursday 2 February 2023
Lithium pricing likely in decline throughout 2023
Falling lithium carbonate prices in China are giving a reprieve to battery and electric vehicle makers, promising improvements to the overall industry structure, according to reports...
Monday 26 December 2022
Subsidy extension and falling lithium prices sustain China's NEV boom
The Chinese government recently announced that it's extending the tax subsidies for new energy vehicles (NEVs). Coupled with the falling prices of lithium ores, the main raw material...
Friday 16 December 2022
BYD to produce overseas and sees lithium prices stabilize in 2023
Following multiple entries to overseas retail car market, China's largest EV maker BYD is considering building a battery plant in the US and EV production in Europe, while securing...
Wednesday 14 December 2022
Lithium prices to stabilize through 1Q 2023 while cathode costs will increase further
Battery material price volatility has caused much burden for EV manufacturing this year. According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, prices of lithium, one of the essential raw materials,...
Friday 25 November 2022
Lithium's 1,200% frenzy tempered by blip in China's EV market
Lithium has run into a soft patch as its extraordinary two-year gain collides with signs of wariness over near-term demand from China's electric vehicles (EV).
Friday 18 November 2022
Lithium giant SQM sees prices staying higher for longer
The world's No. 2 lithium producer, SQM, said it expects prices for the battery material to stay high into 2023, remarks that may allay fears over a possible cooling-off of China's...
Wednesday 16 November 2022
SK On seeks stable, long-term lithium supply
SK On recently announced that it has signed a deal with Chile's SQM for high quality lithium hydroxide for five years starting in 2023. The South Korean company has also reached an...
Tuesday 1 November 2022
US carmakers passing up lithium from Australia's first refinery
The head of Australia's first lithium hydroxide refinery says it's attracted little attention from US carmakers seeking to buy the metal that's crucial to the world's renewable energy...