g a North American supply chain to power its lineup of EVs.    •    With the Ultium Cells plants in Spring Hill and Warren, Ohio, GM has the largest OEM battery cell manufacturing capacity in the U.S. Building on a USD 2.3 billion commitment, Ultium Cells Spring Hill has been producing nickel cobalt manganese aluminum (NCMA) pouch cells,   •    The Spring Hill plant will soon begin work on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell lin...

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ologies in the U.S., complementing our high-nickel and future lithium manganese rich solutions and further diversifying our growing EV portfolio," said Kurt Kelty, VP of batteries, propulsion, and sustainability at GM. The Ultium Cells plant in Warren, Ohio will continue producing cells with nickel cobalt manganese aluminum chemistry, which has enabled GM to deliver a range of crossovers with more than 300 miles of range on a charge.  (GM press ...

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rminals, and shipping routes to support the Forum’s mission of expanding critical mineral supply chains and trade.  The partnership aligns with AD Ports Group’s overarching goal of enabling Trade and driving global economic growth, particularly as demand for critical minerals such as graphite, cobalt, manganese, nickel, and lithium is projected to increase significantly to support decarbonisation and the production of electric vehicles.  Ba...

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VinFast India partners with BatX Energies for battery recycling and material recovery On July 11, VinFast Auto India signed an agreement with BatX Energies, a clean-tech firm specializing in battery recycling and critical material recovery. Under this partnership, BatX will handle high-voltage battery recycling, repurposing, and rare metal recovery, including lithium, cobalt, and nickel, across VinFast India’s factory and after-sales operations...

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d electrically charging the membrane’s surface from neutral to positive. This difference allows the membrane to capture lithium ions more easily and keep magnesium ions out. The researchers believe this breakthrough could have broader applications, from recovering other key materials like nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, to removing harmful contaminants from water supplies.  (Argonne National Laboratory release on July 9, 2025)...

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ment SUV, joining the Kia’s expanding EV lineup, which includes the EV3, EV4, EV6, and EV9. The new Kia EV5, built on Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) architecture, measures 4,610 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. It is offered with two nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) battery options, 60.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh, delivering 160 kW of power. The vehicle provides a WLTP-estimated range of up to 530 km...

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partnership with China and reaffirmed the country’s long-term commitment to downstream industrialization. Meanwhile, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources underlined the importance of equitable development and strong cooperation. While Indonesia is rich in battery materials such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese, it currently lacks the advanced technology needed for large-scale production. To address this, Indonesia is partnering with Chi...

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launch in late 2018. It's been delivered to many cities across Germany and Europe, including Stuttgart, Hamburg, France, Italy, and others. The bus uses third-generation NMC3 lithium-ion batteries, with 4 to 6 battery packs offering up to 588 kWh capacity. These batteries use nickel, manganese, and cobalt. Starting in 2025, the eCitaro fuel cell bus will offer a new "H2 Mode," allowing it to run fully on hydrogen in certain cases. In this mode, t...

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ositively and had already instructed Chinese authorities to work closely with Serbia and speed up approvals as a special case. Stellantis Kragujevac plant manufactures the Fiat Grande Panda and Citroen C3, has struggled to get key materials at affordable prices. These include minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, which are essential for EV batteries and electronics. Based on multiple sources...

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COBCO inaugurates battery material plant in Morocco On June 25, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Morocco announced that COBCO has inaugurated its first industrial unit to produce active materials for electric batteries. COBCO is a joint venture between Moroccan investment fund AL MADA and CNGR. The facility will produce precursors for cathode active materials (pCAM) using Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) technology. The site has an area of more t...

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The decision to make use of its USD 1.4 billion investment to expand into manufacturing batteries for storage systems in addition to automotive batteries came two years ago, Park said. LG's Holland factory began by producing nickel-rich batteries for EV batteries, a mixture of nickel, manganese and cobalt, but starting this May, the company became the first in the U.S. to produce lithium-iron-phosphate batteries (LFP). LG’s Holland facility now...

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unced financial support to BatX Energies Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, for its project titled “technologies for generation of battery grade materials and value addition through closed loop.” The initiative aims to commercialize an indigenous battery recycling technology to extract battery-grade lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. BatX Energies has developed a proprietary hydrometallurgical recycling process t...

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Electra Battery Materials restarts construction on paused Ontario cobalt refinery On June 19, Electra Battery Materials Corp. announced the launch of an early works program at its cobalt refinery north of Toronto. Electra’s refinery is the only project in North America designed to produce battery-grade cobalt sulfate at scale. Following a temporary pause in construction in 2023, Electra is making progress toward completion. The early works prog...

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er noise emissions, and enhanced acceleration and handling. The truck is designed for long-distance operations, offering zero emissions and advanced capabilities. With a maximum gross combined weight of 55 tons, it supports fast charging of up to 375 kW. Equipped with high-capacity nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries totaling 624 kW, the BEV 3 achieves 96% energy efficiency and a 12-year average lifespan. Remarkably, 96% of the battery materials ar...

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Fino receives order for NCM precursors from L&F South Korea’s Fino Co., Ltd. won two orders for NCM (nickel, cobalt, and manganese) precursors from a South Korean cathode manufacturer, L&F Co., Ltd. The first contract is valid from June to September 2025, and the sales under the deal are expected to reach KRW 6.01 billion. That value is equivalent to 19.6% of Fino’s sales in the fiscal year ended December 2024, which totaled KRW 30.68 billion...

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ded to support the nation’s net zero goals. The facility is expected to be commissioned in late 2026 and will create over 50 jobs across engineering, research and development, and operations. The facility, spanning 174,000 square feet, will recover key battery materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt from 24,000 EVs each year. These materials will be reused to produce new EV batteries in the UK. Based on Altilium press release...

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Daimler Buses unveils next-gen eCitaro with NMC4 batteries at UITP Summit 2025 On June 12, Daimler Buses unveiled the latest Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with NMC4 batteries at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg (June 15–18). The fourth-generation lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt battery offers longer driving ranges and a longer lifespan compared to the current NMC3 batteries. The new NMC4 batteries will be used in the eCitaro, eCitaro G, and eCitaro K mo...

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JLR strengthens EV supply chain with 50 new specialists On June 12, JLR hired 50 new supply chain experts to strengthen its EV supply chains and ensure ethical sourcing, as the company transitions to fully electric models across all brands by 2030. These new roles will help track parts and critical materials, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements, which are vital for EV batteries. The goal is to spot risks ...

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). The precursors produced at this plant will be used entirely for the manufacture of cathode materials to be supplied to Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution Ltd. and General Motors Company. Posco Future M is also constructing a dedicated factory for high-nickel NCA (Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum) single crystal cathode materials on a nearby site. This plant’s annual production capacity is expected to reach 52,500 tons. (From ...

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Ontario commits CAD 500M to local critical minerals processing On May 29, 2025, the Ontario government announced a CAD 500 million investment to launch a new Critical Minerals Processing Fund, aimed at growing a made-in-Ontario supply chain for key materials like nickel, lithium, cobalt, copper, and graphite. The fund, introduced as part of the province’s 2025 budget, will support both upgrades to existing facilities and the construction of new...

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