Lithium mining Lithium start-ups bet on high demand in battery-powered future 30-08-2024 11:33 Despite oversupply today, novel lithium extraction techniques will be key to the energy transition even as companies struggle with cost competitiveness.
POLITICS Milei’s request to use ‘Perón’s Cadillac’ for inauguration knocked back 06-12-2023 17:19 Javier Milei wanted to use a famous Cadillac commissioned by Juan Domingo Perón for his presidential inauguration, but his request was knocked back. by Leonardo Torresi
Lithium demand Lithium players race for breakthrough to meet electric car demand 30-08-2023 11:50 Dozens of firms aim to prove sceptics wrong as they push ahead with new lithium extraction methods.
PRODUCTION & INDUSTRY Auto industry takes leap forward after stagnant decade 11-04-2023 16:43 New survey from ADEFA car manufacturers association shows a volume of production not registered since October 2013 – more than 61,000 vehicles in a month. by Gabriela Maidana
ENERGY Stellantis buys into Argentina copper in race for battery metals 27-02-2023 14:21 Stellantis NV is buying into a firm run by mining entrepreneur Rob McEwen, potentially giving the automaker access to a giant copper deposit in Argentina as the race for metals used in electric vehicles heats up.
LITHIUM MINING Rio battles high-bidding carmakers in hunt for lithium deals 22-02-2023 12:12 Rio Tinto Group, one of the world’s most profitable companies, faces a tough battle to grow its lithium business, with some of the biggest carmakers seeming to be willing to outbid it for a “very expensive” price.