UK has almost 1m EV chargers, with new public one installed every 25 minutes

Electric vehicle industry says spring data shows installations are keeping pace with rising battery sales
Trump shooting offers test for stock market as investors weigh his election odds now

Markets have been taking their cue from the probability of Trump’s election victory
Fluorspar: The unsung hero in Lithium-Ion Battery Production

While cobalt, nickel, and lithium hog the headlines, another critical mineral is quietly gaining prominence in the lithium ion battery revolution: fluorspar. Specifically, acidspar, a high-grade fluorspar concentrate, is emerging as a vital player in various stages of the battery value chain, driving demand and reshaping the industry’s landscape.
Tesla investors back $56bn Musk pay deal

Tesla shareholders have backed a record-breaking pay package for boss Elon Musk and approved a plan to move the firm’s legal headquarters to Texas.
New project announced to develop smart drugs for aggressive cancers

King’s College London Leads International Effort to Develop New Cancer Treatment Platform
Danish Market Research Startup GetWhy Secures $34.5 Million in Series A Funding

Copenhagen, Denmark – 06/04/2024 – GetWhy, a Danish consumer research company, announced today that it has secured $34.5 million in Series A funding led by PeakSpan Capital, a venture capital firm based in California.
Cargill marks exit from China after years of stagnation

In a move signaling the continued struggles of China’s steel industry, agricultural giant Cargill has halted its steel trading operations in the country. This decision comes after years of sluggish performance in the Chinese steel sector. Cargill’s departure highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the industry. Once a major driver of global growth, China’s steel […]
James Walker, CEO of Ares Strategic Mining talks Fluorspar

Fluorspar: A Key Player Emerging in the Lithium-Ion Battery Boom

While everyone’s talking about cobalt, nickel, and lithium, another critical mineral is quietly gaining importance in the lithium-ion battery revolution: fluorspar.
Michigan Community Faces Divide Over Chinese-Backed EV Battery Plant

In Green Township, Michigan, a new EV battery factory offers significant economic potential, but its Chinese ties are causing local tension.