Business
Demand for China’s lithium batteries will slump in early 2026: car association head
A big drop in demand will hurt battery makers including Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd and EVE Energy Demand for Chinese lithium…
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Business
Yangzijiang Financial pumps 1.02 billion yuan in lithium battery producer Ningbo Shanshan’s restructuring
The investment by the group and two of its investors gives them effective voting rights of 23.4 per cent in the lithium battery producer…
News
CATL suspends output at China lithium mine for three months
Battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL) has suspended production at a major lithium mine in China’s Jiangxi…
Business
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants
The plants are to be situated in Bolivia's vast Uyuni salt flats (Aizar RALDES) Bolivia said Tuesday it had signed a $1 billion deal with…
News
Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia. Officials say it's a plot against populist president
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Tens of thousands gathered Saturday for a rally against lithium mining in Serbia despite officials' warnings of…
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Fire at lithium battery factory in South Korea kills 9, leaving 15 others missing
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire at a lithium battery manufacturing factory near South Korea’s capital on Monday left at least nine people…
Politics
Nigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is cracking down on illegal operations
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of unlicensed miners since April…