The Latest Breaking News from lithium

Energy Insider: China’s Gold Output Rose in 2025 as Consumption Slipped

Tianqi Lithium to sell stake in Chile’s SQM, EU launches probe into Goldwind

Caixin Global · Feb 6

General Motors' Strategy For Building Cheaper EV Batteries: Go Hyper Local

The company already uses U.S.-made batteries. But now it's investing in sourcing American lithium and cathode active materials, too.

InsideEVs · Feb 3

The lithium boom: could a disused quarry bring riches to Cornwall?

Known as ‘white gold’, lithium is among the most important mined elements on the planet – ideal for the rechargeable batteries used in tech products. Can Europe’s largest deposit bring prosperity to the local community?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3

Made in the USA: Stardust Power’s 18% Breakout

Stardust Power has officially secured the final air quality permit required to commence construction on the Muskogee refinery and unlock capital.

MarketBeat · Jan 21

The next battery tech breakthrough is coming. Here's what you need to know about solid-state batteries.

Solid-state batteries promise to be safer, more powerful, and last longer. Sign me up.

Android Central · Jan 16

Albemarle Sits at the Center of Lithium’s Next Cycle

Albemarle stock surged in 2025, but analysts see further upside. Rising lithium prices, storage demand, and disciplined supply could shape ALB in 2026

MarketBeat · Jan 15

Woman says airline refused to check her bag. She has Hokas, an Aritzia SuperPuff, and an iPad inside: ‘I lose my bag or my flight’

A woman went to the airport to check her bag, containing all of her personal belongings. Then, the airline let her know that she couldn’t bring it on the flight. 

The Mary Sue · Jan 12

Scientists develop new ‘safer, cheaper’ battery that may replace lithium cells

Battery uses sodium and sulphur to address overheating, cost and supply chain issues

The Independent UK · Jan 9

‘The source of all life is here’: plan to mine lithium in Chilean salt flat sparks fears of water scarcity

The Colla Indigenous people claim Rio Tinto’s plans to extract the key mineral will harm fragile ecosystems and livelihoods

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1

What are silicon-carbon batteries? Exploring the new battery tech in the One Plus 15

The OnePlus 15 turned in a record time on our battery test thanks to its silicon-carbon battery. Here's how that technology works and what it's going to take for more phone makes to adopt it.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 31, 2025