Asia's leading graphite producer, China, will restrict exports of a crucial battery material.

As a measure to safeguard national security, China announced on Friday that export permits will be necessary for certain graphite products. In response to challenges over its global manufacturing dominance, China unexpectedly endeavoured to exert control over a vital mineral supply.

Chi...

Global Chemical Manganese Dioxide (CMD) for Batteries Market is Expected to Reach 5% CAGR over the Forecast Period (2022 – 2030)

Change is indeed the only thing that is constant, and this applies to each and every industry. Energy sector too is witnessing massive changes. Manganese dioxide mainly happens to be the most inorganic compound that has the formula MnO2. This organic compound primarily is black or brown in colour...

Lithium used in batteries poses no health risks, claims industry organisations

According to seven business organisations, there is insufficient scientific support for the European Union to classify lithium, a component of electric vehicle batteries, as a hazardous substance.

Since electric vehicles are essential to achieving carbon emission reduction goals, lithiu...

Zinc batteries are being considered, with plans for a facility

Thailand appears to be planning to build a zinc-ion battery facility to support electric cars (EVs) while utilising native resources.

Thailand plans to create its zinc-ion battery technology, according to Janekrishna Kanatharana, executive director of the Eastern Economic Corridor of In...

Hospital in UAE Admits 5 Children in 10 Days Over Swallowing Chemicals and Batteries

The Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital in the United Arab Emirates has reported an increase in the number of cases of children swallowing drain cleaners and small electronic objects.

The Emirates Health Services has reported that the hospital has admitted over fifty ...

Amara Raja Batteries Invest in InoBat

On Wednesday, Amara Raja Batteries announced their investment in InoBat Auto. InoBat is a technology developed based in Europe that manufactures premium batteries.

This will allow Amara Raja to gain a strong foothold in the electric vehicles' ecosystem of Europe. The region has seen...

Portugal to Approve Lithium Mining

Portugal might approve mining for lithium by next year. The country is said to have the largest reserves of lithium in Europe. Lithium along with cobalt and nickel plays a vital role in the production of electric batteries for vehicles. This will reduce Europe’s dependence for the element o...

CMOC is looking for new solar and hydropower projects for copper-cobalt expansion

Highlights

• China Molybdenum Co is looking for new hydropower projects
• UN COP26 climate talks to be held in Scotland

China Molybdenum Co is looking for new hydropower projects, as it is planning to use solar energy to expands its production of co...

RECYCLING USED BATTERIES: PART OF PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ELECTRIC VEHICLE PLAN

Highlights

• Review of gaps include the minerals that are used in EV batteries and consumer electronics, and the  administration is finding ways to bring down metal usage in new battery chemistries.

According to the government officials, the strategy drafted by the U...

POSCO SAW A RECORD INCREASE IN NET PROFIT BY 162% IN Q1

Highlights –

• POSCO saw a record increase in net profit by 162% in Q1.
• Net profit for the three months that ended in March soared to US$1.02 billion.
• The company’s operating profit in Q1 rose 1.55 trillion won.
• POSCO r...

S. KOREA’S EXPORTS IN MARCH ROSE 16.6 PERCENT TO $53.8 BILLION

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• S. Korea’s exports in March rose 16.6 percent to $53.8 billion.
• Rising demand for chips and autos led to gains in exports.
• The country’s imports also rose 18.8 percent to $4.17 billion.
• Exports of a...

POSCO TO PRODUCTE LITHIUM IN A SALT LAKE IN ARGENTINA IN 2023

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• POSCO to produce lithium in a salt lake in Argentina in 2023.
• The steelmaker completed its demo plant near the Salar del Hombre Muerto salt lake in Argentina.
• The salt lake is said to contain 13.5 million tons of lithium ...

SOUTH KOREA’S EXPORTS OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES INCREASE IN 2020

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• South Korea’s exports of rechargeable batteries increase in 2020.
• In 2020, the overseas shipments of rechargeable batteries came to around $6.6 billion.
• Overseas shipments of rechargeable batteries are forecast to e...

PANASONIC GROUP TO MAKE BIG BATTERY BET IN EUROPE

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• The company Panasonic is going to make a big battery bet for setting up its first battery factory in Norway
• The Panasonic group is intending team up with the company Norsk Hydro on expanding the battery business of the company in Europe

KOREAN INDUSTRIES TIGHT-LIPPED TO OUTCOME OF US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

• As the world elatedly watches the razor-sharp US presidential election unfold to a lot of uncertainty ahead, Democrat candidate Joe Biden appears to have the upper hand, as of Thursday here.
• South Korean industries have remained pensive for either scenario, with prospects gyrat...

SK INNOVATION BATTERY OF HIGHEST QUALITY WITH IMPECCABLE SAFETY STANDARDS

• SK Innovation is concentrating on emphasizing safety of its electric vehicle (EV) batteries as global battery makers are coming to terms with safety issues after numerous EVs caught fire around the world.
• SK Innovation on Wednesday took part in the InterBattery 2020 exhibition ...

LOTTE ALUMINIUM BOOSTS CATHODE FOIL OUTPUT TO MEET EV BATTERY DEMANDS

• Lotte Aluminium said Monday it has raised production capacity of its cathode foil plant in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province in answer to urgent need for electric vehicle batteries.
• According to the South Korean packaging material company, it infused 28 billion won ($23.7 million) into ...

SK GROUP OVERRIDES STAID PERFORMERS BY THRIVING BATTERIES BUSINESS

• South Korea’s #2 position conglomerate SK Group had 125 companies as of May, more than any other conglomerate in the country.
• But under Chairman Chey Tae-won’s authority, the group finally seems to have concluded which are the branches to snip away at and which are ...

LITHIUM MINING STARTUPS SEEK TESLA RELEGATING CHINA IN EV MARKET

• The mainstay of Electric cars is the lithium-ion batteries, which are most often produced in factories in China.
• However, two British lithium mining startups — Cornish Lithium and British Lithium are on the job hoping to lure companies like Elon Musk’s Tesla to open...

ELECTRIC VEHICLES DOWN WITH A THUD AMIDST FIRES AND UNSAFE BATTERIES

• New technology and startups always have hitches with electric vehicles also not being spared.
• Random fires in China this year related to electric cars has raised fresh public outcry about the safety of such vehicles.

On August 11, a vehicle from Chinese electr...