IONWAY locates first production plant in Nysa, Poland
The newly-founded Brussels-based European EV battery materials producer IONWAY has chosen to build its first CAM production plant in Nysa, Poland, adjacent to Umicore’s existing...
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Lyten sets European HQ in Luxembourg
U.S.-based battery producer and materials specialist Lyten has announced that it has selected Luxembourg as the location for its European headquarters. Lyten is a manufacturer...
Epsilon Group acquires cathode active material tech center in Germany
Epsilon Group, India’s premier battery materials manufacturer, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Johnson Matthey’s lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) cathode active material technology centre...
Graphene lithium-ion batteries: Eco-friendly and sustainable
The world will need an estimated 97 natural flake graphite mines to meet the required projected demand. With its huge graphite potential, Quebec is aiming...
What Africa stands to gain from a ban on export of raw minerals
The recent announcement of a US$500 million lithium refining facility in Ghana is the latest sign that moves by African nations to restrict the flow...
How EVs are pushing France back into mining
The government is launching a “major inventory of French mining resources”, to prepare for the relaunch of mining in France of the minerals needed for...
Manganese poised to make its mark as EV metal
Manganese sulphate demand is forecast to increase x9 by 2030 and x29 times by 2050 — the fastest growth rate of any key metal used...
Li-Cycle starts operations at its first European lithium-ion battery recycling facility
Li-Cycle has officially opened its first European battery recycling facility in Magdeburg, Germany, using innovative “Generation 3” Spoke technology. This technology enables all lithium-ion battery...
Action on critical minerals is needed now
As tensions between China and its major trading partners escalate, Beijing has a powerful card to play — its near monopoly on the mining and...
Why mining is central to the EU’s critical raw materials ambitions in Africa
In his opening address to the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) in March 2023, Kenyan President William Ruto highlighted the potential of a strengthened partnership...