Umicore draws capex flak
The European battery metals processor remains under fire despite reining in spending
Supply chain insight, including batteries, semiconductors and other EV specific components
Higher quality LFP batteries are making them suitable for a growing range of electric vehicles
Recent announcements by some of the country’s largest e-mobility players are cause for optimism
The firm’s agreement with Aston Martin may be the first of many
Electra Battery Materials will tap markets, rather than strategic investor, for capital for key mineral recycling
The Franco-Italian automaker appears to be ahead of some other legacy OEMs
In-house skillset and the scramble for materiel and qualified labour pose threats
Technology breakthrough offers Franco-Italian OEM greater range and more in-vehicle space
Expanding Western Australian venture will no longer have a junior partner
Volkswagen subsidiary building out a Spanish e-mobility ecosystem that can benefit the wider Group
Batteries, batteries and batteries. GM's goal of selling 1mn EVs a year by 2025 is at risk from battery production bottlenecks
Long-dominant in its home market of China, Catl is rapidly catching LGES in in the rest of the world thanks to market-leading technology and manufacturing expertise
Benchmark warns that limited supply of key lithium-ion minerals will restrict battery supply chain build-out
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