South Korean battery producer LG Energy Solution (LGES) will start energy storage systems (ESS) battery production in the US in 2025 as it looks to tap the booming demand for energy storage in western markets. LGES said it plans to launch high capacity lithium iron phosphate (LFP) ESS batteries and expects substantial revenue from long-term, […]
> China has postponed the implementation of its expanded rare earth export controls announced in early October following high-level US-China trade negotiations in South Korea this week. It marks a temporary easing in what had become an escalating front in the tit-for-tat US–China trade confrontation. The announcement follows extensive economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur, […]
> Lithium chemical prices spiked in China on Monday following a bullish speech by the chairman of Ganfeng – the world’s third-largest lithium producer – in which it was suggested that lithium demand growth could reach 30% in 2026. In a keynote speech on 16 November at the 10th International Summit on Power Battery Application in […]
> In the season of Q3 result releases, battery manufacturer CATL has reported record financial performance. Cumulative revenue from Q1–Q3 rose from RMB259bn ($36bn) in 2024 to RMB283bn ($39.3bn) in 2025, a year‑on‑year increase of 9%. Net profit also rose 41% between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, from RMB13.14bn ($1.87bn) to RMB18.55bn ($2.58bn). Efficiency gains underpin profit growth Increasing efficiency has […]
> LG Energy Solution (LGES) has demonstrated its growing focus on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, signing a deal to supply Renault Group’s Ampere. The South Korean battery manufacturer is expanding its capacity to meet growing demand for LFP cells outside of China. “While LFP lacks in energy density compared to nickel based chemistries, it is […]
> US President Donald Trump this week secured major investments in US-based projects from Japan and South Korea covering critical minerals, stationary storage, and other high-priority sectors, as part of trade agreements to lower US tariff barriers. The trade deals come ahead of a high-level meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping – the […]
> Benchmark Mineral Intelligence today announced the commercial launch of its new 314Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell price for energy storage applications. The announcement comes as global LFP battery cell prices show signs of recovery, following a marked rebound in lithium carbonate costs and tightening supply conditions across the battery materials market. Benchmark’s Head of […]
> The mining industry accounted for ~5% of global carbon emissions last year, with roughly half originating from mining vehicles. Electrifying mine sites offers an opportunity for miners to cut emissions while also reducing costs. With 30%–50% of a mine’s energy costs attributed to diesel, replacing internal combustion fleets can deliver significant savings. “Mining electrification is […]
> Foreign entity of concern (FEOC) restrictions on Chinese supply would make it difficult for South Korean producers to meet demand for Inflation Reduction Act-compliant batteries, according to battery makers LG and SK On. In their feedback to the US Treasury’s FEOC guidelines, SK On joined LG and Hyundai in expressing reluctance to move away from […]