Alternative Energy Canada replaces China as the top spot for lithium-ion battery manufacturing The federal government announced tens of billions of dollars in subsidies to attract battery manufacturing plants Joseph MortonFebruary 7, 2024
Alternative Energy Europe’s lithium threat to Portugal Lithium open-pit mines in Portugal's north raise local concerns Zartasha MushtaqFebruary 3, 2024
Lithium Argentina workers protest new president’s austerity measures Milei implemented his currency devaluation measure while simultaneously implementing immediate cuts to government spending, including consumer subsidies Joseph MortonJanuary 26, 2024
Alternative Energy The most misunderstood metal: a lithium roundup The strategic importance of lithium in the global economy and geopolitical tensions can contribute to misunderstandings Joseph MortonJanuary 19, 2024
Lithium BYD Co. explores lithium acquisition in Brazil for electric vehicle production Chinese electric car giant seeks a Brazilian supply chain Zartasha MushtaqJanuary 16, 2024
Lithium Cargo ship’s lithium-ion battery fire contained; anchored near Dutch Harbor U.S. Coast Guard declares fire out on Genius Star XI; Crew safe, investigation into origins under way Zartasha MushtaqJanuary 11, 2024
Lithium Mugglehead Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2023 From From gold mining and uranium exploration to cannabis and AI, Mugglehead covered more than 1,500 stories in 2023 Kevin GibsonDecember 29, 2023
Alternative Energy Bolivia’s lithium producer inks deal with Russian firm to open country’s first extraction plant The plant will be developed in three phases, with production capacity of up to 14,000 tons per year Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 20, 2023
Alternative Energy Eramet and renewable energy firm launch geothermal lithium extraction pilot project in France The two partners aim to produce at least 10,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year from geothermal waters by the end of the decade Natalia Buendia CalvilloDecember 6, 2023
Alternative Energy Rock Tech Lithium and Electra Battery Materials collaborate on lithium battery recycling Rock Tech plans to start material processing in 2026, with the supply increasing progressively over time Joseph MortonDecember 4, 2023