Africa is home to many valuable minerals, and recently, there’s been a big rush for one mineral in particular: lithium. This is causing fierce competition between Western countries and China, as both sides try to secure their share of Africa’s rich resources. As the mining industry in Africa grows, it’s
India and the United States have taken a big step to secure important minerals like lithium and cobalt, which are essential for making electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting clean energy. On Friday, India announced that both countries signed an agreement to “expand and diversify” their supply chains for these critical
Lithium, often called “white gold,” is essential for many modern technologies and industries. It plays a crucial role in rechargeable batteries that store energy from renewable sources like solar and wind power. These batteries are also what power our electric cars and gadgets, like laptops and smartphones. As the world
Lithium, crucial for powering electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, faces a dual dilemma: while essential for combating climate change, its extraction poses severe environmental risks. Current methods are water-intensive and use toxic chemicals, threatening local ecosystems and communities in places like South America’s lithium-rich regions. Enter AlkaLi, a startup
According to two people aware of the development, the Indian government is selling its newly discovered lithium and other rare earth minerals. The government has initiated a plan to auction newly discovered lithium and other rare earth minerals later this year, with the mines ministry proposing an amendment to mineral
Abhishek Darbey, a research associate with the Chinese Research Program at the New Delhi-based Center for China Analysis and Strategy (CCAS), believes that the real reason behind China’s $10 billion offer to the Taliban for lithium is that the Chinese regime wants to control the region.
Chile’s President Gabriel Boric has stunned markets and EV makers by nationalizing the lithium industry overnight.
The statistics show that the majority of automakers have moved their attention to BEVs. This shift happened after they considered the lithium ion battery vs the hydrogen fuel cell debate.
Despite the fact that battery costs have been dropping since 2010, a recent spike in the price of key battery metals like lithium has cast doubt on their future. So, here we break down the cost of an EV battery cell.
