No Graphite? No Problem, Silicon EV Batteries Really Are Coming
Silicon batteries and synthetic graphite are easing fears that new export restrictions will impact the global supply chain for EV batteries
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Panasonic Energy to Invest in NMG & Purchase Graphite in Multi-year Deal to Boost EV…
Low-impact supply chain will fully integrate anode active material sourcing from mining to delivering battery material Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, recently announced that it has signed a seven-year offtake agreement for the supply of natural graphite with Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc. (“NMG”; Quebec, Canada), … [continued]
NMG Secures Multiyear Offtakes from GM and Panasonic
Panasonic Energy and GM (together, the “Anchor Customers”) concurrently commit to multiyear offtake agreements for NMG’s active anode material, covering approximately 85% of NMG’s planned Phase-2 fully integrated production, from ore to battery materials. Offtake agreements are complemented by an aggregate US$50 million Tranche 1 Investment from Panasonic and GM to advance the development of NMG’s Phase-2 … [continued]
Panasonic Energy Partners with NOVONIX for Sustainable Synthetic Graphite Supply in EV Battery Production
Off-take agreement with NOVONIX advances Panasonic Energy’s commitment to carbon footprint reduction and resilient supply chain in North American Osaka, Japan — Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, today announced it has signed a binding off-take agreement with the leading battery materials and technology company NOVONIX Limited (“NOVONIX”; Queensland, Australia) … [continued]
Researchers Develop Promising Approach To Smaller, More Powerful, Safer Electric Vehicle Batteries
Finding is a step on the way to solid-state batteries Two factors dominate the development of batteries for electric vehicles: power, which determines the vehicle range; and cost, critical in the competition with internal combustion engines. The targets set by the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the transition from … [continued]
Africa Lithium Supply To Boom In Next Few Years
When we think of where lithium comes from, we think of South America (Chile specifically), Australia, and the US a bit — with processing in China, of course. We don’t think of Africa. However, Africa has resources, and the expectation is that the continent will be a much bigger source … [continued]
The U.S. Geological Survey Invests Millions to Map Critical-Mineral Resources in Alaska
The U.S. Geological Survey will invest more than $5.8 million to map critical-mineral resources in Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. This partnership is a key step in securing a reliable and sustainable supply of the critical minerals that are essential to everything from … [continued]
Battery Raw Material Demand — Can The Mining Industry Keep Up?
Rethink Energy recently produced a report, available for purchase here, that analyzes the surge in battery raw material demand in the near future. The answer to the question “Can the mining industry keep up?” is a qualified “yes.” It may be a bumpy road with supply constraints affecting the commodity … [continued]
Caterpillar & Mining Company NMG Make Amazing Circular Deal
When one person has something another needs, and that other person has something the first person needs, it makes sense to trade. Today, we learned how a manufacturer of heavy equipment, used in mining, is working toward a zero-emission future where batteries are needed. A mining company, on the other … [continued]
Major Graphite Research Project Aims To Reshape Domestic Electric Vehicle & Battery Market
Graphite has recently been classified as a “critical need” mineral for national security by the US government due to its key role in EV batteries and other significant technologies. Regrettably, around 80% of the present supply is sourced overseas, mostly from China. A big endeavor is currently in progress to … [continued]
