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Milei Lands $10.5B in Paris. Back Home, Rent Rose 4 Times Faster Than Pensions

Milei secured US$10.5B in Paris pledges as Argentina's rent rose 6.72% and pensions climbed just 1.66% — a split screen that defines his presidency.

Latin Times · Oct 2

How Geely's New Battery Handles A Megawatt Of Charging Power Without Crazy Degradation

The automaker has a novel solution to slow down battery degradation. Here's what we know.

InsideEVs · Sep 30

Chile Wants Washington's Shield and Beijing's Copper Money. Can It Keep Both?

Chile joined the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas on Sept. 22. Here is what it could mean for copper, lithium and its China trade.

Latin Times · Sep 29

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5 Stocks Showing Why Pricing Power Matters More Than Government Money

Altimetry's Joel Litman and Rob Spivey flag MP Materials and Lithium Americas as government-backed traps, favoring GE Vernova, KeyCorp and ProPetro instead.

MarketBeat · Sep 29

Africa’s mineral strength is wasted if countries don’t work together – new report

Green technologies are mineral-intensive: electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and grids need cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese, graphite and rare earths. The International Energy Agency estimates that electric cars require six times more minerals than a petrol or diesel car. A wind power plant requires about nine times more…

The Conversation · Sep 27

Can this German company help end Europe's lithium dependence on China?

China produces up to 70% of the battery-grade lithium chemicals used in Europe. A German recycling firm hopes its new plant can help reduce that dependence, but significant obstacles remain.

Euronews · Sep 26

Mines Ministry to launch incentive scheme for domestic lithium, nickel processing

The Mines Ministry will soon launch an incentive scheme to promote domestic processing of lithium and nickel as India seeks to build an integrated critical mineral value chain and reduce dependence on imported processed materials. The government has also cleared critical mineral processing parks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

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Lithium Boom: Can Chile, Argentina & Brazil Keep the Profits in South America?

Chile, Argentina and Brazil are chasing lithium refining, not just mining, to capture more of a market UNCTAD says will grow 353% by 2040.

Latin Times · Sep 20

Scientists find a smarter way to make drinking water from seawater — and the leftover salt could help supply lithium for future electric car batteries

Scientists developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into fresh water. This innovative technology solidifies leftover salt into a reusable form. The system also shows potential for recovering valuable minerals like lithium from the waste. This approach offers a sustainable solution for water scarcity and mineral extraction needs. Further…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Battery Stocks Are Heating Up—These 2 ETFs Offer a Safer Bet

BATT and LIT offer diversified ETF exposure to battery and lithium stocks, with holdings in Tesla, Freeport-McMoRan, and Rio Tinto, as improving industry fundamentals support long-term growth.

MarketBeat · Sep 14

Why JPMorgan Is Betting That Lithium Americas Stock Will Double.

JPMorgan is turning bullish on Lithium Americas with a positive rating and price target implying nearly 100% upside. What should be your stance now?

Barchart · Sep 13

Argentina's Next Boom, Bolivia's Possible Crisis: A New Battle for Dollars in South America

Argentina's oil, lithium and copper exports are racing toward a $103.2B record in 2026 while Bolivia's central bank battles a collapsing currency.

Latin Times · Sep 11

India's private sector securing critical minerals abroad is need of the hour: G Kishan Reddy

Facilitating the domestic private sector to secure critical mineral assets abroad and transport them back home serves as the need of the hour for India, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy stated on the sidelines of the CII Global Summit in New Delhi.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Power Banks Sold at TJX and Marshalls Stores Are Recalled Because Their Lithium Batteries Can Overheat and Ignite

About 32,400 XO Poppy magnetic wireless power banks sold at TJX and Marshalls are being recalled for fire and burn hazards. Refunds are offered.

Medical Daily · Sep 5

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Caixin Global · Aug 31

Business Brief (Aug. 31): Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Sues U.S. Defense Department

Lithium prices rebound nearly 30%, while China’s medical beds decline for the first time in 30 years

TechRadar · Aug 30

Major sodium-ion battery milestone passed by California startup — Unigrid aces Hyundai’s safety tests down to -20C as experts call tech a 'compelling alternative' to lithium-ion

Sodium-ion battery technology promises to improve on lithium-ion in numerous areas, though challenges remain.

InsideEVs · Aug 28

This American Battery Could Break China’s Grip On The EV Supply Chain

The next big EV breakthrough may have nothing to do with solid-state batteries.

inkl · Aug 27

Why Off Grid Battery Systems Fail Sooner Than Owners Expect

Living beyond the utility lines carries a quiet appeal that grid-tied homeowners rarely appreciate until they try it. No monthly bills, no rolling blackouts, no reliance on infrastructure that ages faster than it is replaced.

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International Business Times UK · Aug 23

American Airlines Laptop Fire Sparks Lithium Battery Safety Fears After Passengers Burned on Dallas Flight

American Airlines Flight 2398's laptop fire has renewed focus on FAA lithium battery rules for laptops, power banks and spare batteries.

Evening Standard · Aug 23

Soaring number of fires at recycling centres blamed on vape batteries

Experts have suggested a £5 deposit scheme on the purchase of all vapes, to ensure used batteries are returned to stores and disposed of correctly

The Economic Times · Aug 21

In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibility

Scientists are exploring the ocean as a potential source of critical minerals needed for batteries, electronics, vehicles, and clean-energy technologies. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory researchers estimate that just 0.1% of Earth’s seawater contains enough magnesium and lithium to meet humanity’s needs for 50,000 years or more, if fully extracted. Yet…

Euronews · Aug 21

Could magnesium become the new lithium for electric vehicles?

While magnesium is cheaper, more abundant and potentially safer than lithium, significant practical considerations remain before magnesium batteries can become more common in electric vehicles.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20

East Texas sits on a goldmine of lithium, but questions loom over how the state will regulate mining and production

As the U.S. pushes to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, Texas companies prepare to capitalize on the state's emerging lithium industry.

MarketBeat · Aug 20

Sociedad Química y Minera’s Lithium Boom Is Back, But Iodine Steals the Show

SQM's Q2 2026 revenue and EPS topped estimates as lithium sales tripled and iodine posted record pricing for a second straight quarter, driving shares higher.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

India's state-owned KABIL expects to start lithium production in Argentina in 4-5 years

India's KABIL expects lithium extraction in Argentina within five years. The company signed a lithium exploration pact for five blocks in Argentina. KABIL is evaluating seven additional lithium brine blocks offered by Argentina. Discussions are also underway for lithium projects in Jujuy and Salta provinces. The firm is also exploring…

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