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Eye on Lithium: US Inflation Reduction Act for lithium supply chain has flaws, Benchmark says

Ahead of the Herd's Rick Mills highlights the rush of global EV/battery makers to secure materials directly from miners, including Australian-listed miners

Goldman Sachs' recently issued report predicted a sharp fall in lithium prices. Lithium Americas' (LAC) experiences show why Goldman might be wrong. Read more.

AGL says Brookfield buying shares. UBS tips 2.6pc November cash rate. China factory activity returns to expansion, US PCE inflation ahead. Follow the latest here.

HONG KONG, June 24 (Reuters Breakingviews) - A scramble for lithium creates new risks for electric-car makers. Breathtaking prices are prompting the industry to find new ways to secure the crucial battery ingredient. But dealmaking under duress makes miscalculations more likely. Manufacturers of automobiles and battery cells are striking direct…

Myths about the mining industry create vulnerabilities in the supply chain, a mining expert told an Arizona Manufacturers Council audience. 

Monsters of Rock: Indonesia quietly builds nickel battery supply chain as LME short squeeze distracts investors

So You Think You Can Drill: How do I know if my lithium stock is onto a winner?

Urbix Inc., a US-based processor of battery-grade graphite (earlier post), has entered the first stage of its global expansion program by establishing a UK entity. Urbix UK, Ltd. will accelerate deployment of local facilities to supply UK- and European-based automakers and battery industries with Urbix’s advanced materials for anodes. The...

The prize: batteries that would be cheaper, faster to charge and less vulnerable to raw material shortages. Whoever gets there first will have a major advantage.