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Toshiba develops li-ion battery with cobalt-free 5V-class cathode

Toshiba's prototype battery featuring its new technology. Source: Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation has developed a new iteration of lithium-ion battery using a cobalt-free 5V-class, high-potential cathode material, which can be suited for a variety of applica...

Hyundai, Korea Zinc partner on EV battery materials value chain

The MoU was signed by Heung-soo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Strategy Office, Hyundai Motor Group and Ki Duk Park, President and Co-CEO of Korea Zinc. Source: Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group has announced the signing of an MoU with Korea Zinc, the leading non-ferrous metal smelting company in South Korea, towards a comprehensive ...

Vale, GM sign long-term Nickel supply agreement in Canada

The Canadian division of global metals giant Vale S.A., and General Motors have recently signed a term sheet for the long-term supply of battery grade nickel sulfate from Vale's pr...

Stellantis inks pact with GME for battery-grade Nickel and Cobalt Sulphate

In pursuit of a strong EV battery value chain in the coming years, Stellantis N.V. and GME Resources Limited have announced the signing of a non-binding MOU for the future sale of ...

BMW forms closed loop for recycling Ni, Li and Co from Eol batteries in China

The BMW Group is massively expanding its use of secondary material in closed recycling loops to achieve climate neutrality and sustainability. For the first time in China, the BMW ...

Vale confirms long-term supply deal with Tesla for Class 1 Nickel

Brazilian mining giant Vale has confirmed that it has signed a long-term contract with Tesla Inc to supply low-carbon, Class 1 nickel in the United States from its operations in Ca...

Russia-Ukraine conflict exposes risks in EV supply chains

This article gives you a glance at the scale and ramifications of recent disruptions in the global supply chains of EVs, battery metals in particular. The current crisis has highli...