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Tata’s battery unit turns to own tech for making lithium cells

Tata's Agratas unit is developing its own lithium iron phosphate battery technology. This move comes as China tightens export restrictions on critical manufacturing know-how. The company is building a pilot production line at its Sanand factory in Gujarat. Agratas plans to manufacture both LFP and NMC cells for domestic and…

The Economic Times

To power AI, Khosla and a16z bet this startup can reinvent mining

Mariana Minerals is now valued at $1.5 billion.

Fortune

5 Electric Scooters With 5-Year Battery Warranty in 2026

For many people planning to buy an electric scooter, the biggest concern is not the range or the charging time. It is the battery replacement cost. A battery is the most expensive component in an electric scooter, and replacing it after the warranty expires can cost a significant amount. That…

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Energy Insider: China’s Commerce Ministry Rebuts Overcapacity Claims

The Democratic Republic of the Congo officially becomes a lithium exporter after certification of a Zijin Mining project, while a Chinese shipping giant’s supertanker successfully navigates the Red Sea amid plunging traffic

Caixin Global

The Comedian Who Spoke Up About His Mental Health During a Time When It Wasn't Talked About

Bill Oddie died at 85, remembered for openly discussing depression and bipolar disorder while helping break the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Medical Daily

As Zimbabwe's raw lithium ban pays off, ambitions grow

Zimbabwe's first plant to process clean-energy metal lithium -- of which it is Africa's top producer -- is up and running, a milestone in its expanding drive to stop the wholesale export of its raw mineral wealth. Besides the focus on lithium, Zimbabwe has another 13 minerals on its list…

The Economic Times

How next-generation photovoltaics could contribute to electricity storage

Due to the falling price of silicon solar cells, as well as their manageable size, the sight of solar panels on household rooftops has become a familiar one. However, solar energy, as many other sustainable forms of energy, is intermittent. At peak moments, such as on sunny summer days, the…

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Near the Salton Sea, Little League Players Struggle to Breathe

Pediatric asthma is common in Calipatria, where young athletes compete despite extreme heat and air pollution. Some worry a lithium boom could make things worse.

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Beneath California's Salton Sea lies 3.4 million tons of lithium, potentially enough to build 375 million electric-vehicle batteries

California's Salton Sea holds immense lithium reserves, potentially ending foreign dependence for electric vehicle batteries. This discovery offers enough lithium to build over 375 million electric vehicle batteries. Direct Lithium Extraction technology can efficiently pull lithium from geothermal brine. This process uses existing infrastructure and significantly reduces water consumption. Developing…

The Economic Times

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the first Galaxy phone with a silicon carbon battery — here's why that's such a big deal

Samsung is making the switch to silicon carbon batteries, and that means a lot of big things for the new Galaxy foldables. Here's why it matters so much

Tom’s Guide

The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a city

A plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals that power electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, renewable energy storage, and America's growing clean energy network. The U.S. Geological Survey classifies lithium as a critical mineral because demand continues to…

The Economic Times

Texarkana region embraces lithium mining potential

Texarkana’s first lithium symposium marked a milestone for Texas lithium development, laying the groundwork for discussions on critical issues.

The Texas Tribune

IEA report flags critical minerals risks as France steps up its strategy

The International Energy Agency has warned that investment in critical minerals fell in 2025 and supply chains grew more concentrated, posing fresh risks for France as it races to secure the raw materials needed for its industrial and energy transition.

Radio France Internationale

Automakers' Latest Supply Chain Challenge: Software

Shockwaves continue in the auto industry following global shortages of chips and battery-grade lithium and cobalt to support EV supply chains. Both forced automakers to fundamentally rethink who was on their supplier lists and how much lead time they required.

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This Solid-State Battery Fix Could Matter More For Motorcycles Than Cars

MIT researchers found a way to reduce dendrite growth in solid-state batteries, potentially unlocking lighter electric motorcycles and powersports vehicles.

The National (Scotland)

How to make the sun shine at night and transform renewable energy

This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal.

Euronews

Flying soon? Don't pack power banks in checked luggage, aviation authorities warn

A sharp rise in lithium battery-related incidents has prompted fresh warnings from aviation authorities, with passengers urged to keep power banks and other battery-powered devices out of checked luggage.

The Economic Times

Born at IIT, this battery tech targets a market China doesn't dominate—yet

Offgrid Energy Labs, whose battery technology was developed through R&D in India, is betting on zinc-bromine batteries for long-duration energy storage as countries seek alternatives to China's lithium supply chain. With its first UK manufacturing facility operational, the company is targeting AI data centres, renewable energy and grid-scale storage markets…

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Why power banks in hold luggage pose such a risk on holiday flights

Airline passengers are being warned not to pack power banks in their hold luggage ahead of the summer holiday travel period.

The Times of India

Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat, and beneath it lies one of the planet's biggest lithium reserves

High up in the Andes mountains of Bolivia sits Salar de Uyuni, the biggest salt desert on the planet, stretching across roughly 4,000 square miles of blinding white salt. It sits nearly 12,000 feet above sea level and looks like something out of another world, especially when a thin layer…

The Economic Times

Exide's Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to generate revenue from Q3: CEO

Exide Industries expects its Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to generate revenue from the third quarter. The company has invested significantly and will invest more to complete the first phase of this project. Initially, the plant will supply domestically manufactured battery cells for electric vehicles and energy storage. Commercial supplies for…

The Economic Times

China awards two village boys, one studied by lamplight to power a third of world's EVs, the other cracked English in two months to give fighter jets x-ray vision

Two Chinese scientists received China's highest science award for their significant contributions. Chen Liquan developed the nation's first lithium battery, powering electric vehicles. Ben De created advanced radar systems for fighter jets, enhancing defense capabilities. Their achievements highlight China's drive for technological self-sufficiency in key sectors. Both scientists continue their…

The Times of India

Buried treasure: Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion smartphones and 130 million electric vehicles, scientists discover

The ancient Appalachian Mountains may be hiding one of the United States' most valuable untapped natural resources. According to new research by the US Geological Survey (USGS), the mountain range contains an estimated 2.5 million tons of lithium, enough to manufacture around 500 billion smartphones, 180 billion laptops or 130…

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Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Albemarle's Report

Albemarle is set to announce its second-quarter earnings soon, and Wall Street expects a significant surge in its profits.

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Business Brief (July 6): China Moves to Rein In E-Cigarette Overcapacity

Internet watchdog intensifies crackdown on livestreaming violations, Guangzhou Futures Exchange opens lithium carbonate futures to foreign traders

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