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Why do big oil companies invest in green energy?

Some major oil companies such as Shell and BP that once were touted as leading the way in clean energy investments are now pulling back from those projects to refocus on oil and gas production. Others, such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron, have concentrated on oil and gas but announced…

The Conversation

America’s Largest Oil Company Is Making EV Battery Breakthroughs

ExxonMobil is on track to become a lithium supplier. Now, it’s also making advancements in battery chemistries.

InsideEVs

New EV battery tech could power 500-mile road trips on a 12-minute charge

An EV battery breakthrough from Korea could help give lithium-metal tech the green light.

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Safety alert issued after lithium battery incidents

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FAA warns of growing dangers posed by lithium-ion batteries on planes

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FAA issues new warning over flying with lithium batteries after dozens of incidents in August

The FAA reported 50 incidents this year in the U.S. involving lithium-ion batteries emitting smoke, catching fire, or overheating

The Independent UK

Lithium Miners Sink As CATL Prepares To Restart, Large Deals Continue In The Background

Global lithium producers tumbled on Tuesday after Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (OTCPK: CYATY), the world's largest battery maker, announced that it is preparing to resume operations at its Jianxiawo mine in Yichun, Jiangxi province, earlier than expected.

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Powering change: UK battery firms aim to unlock the way to net zero

Companies using different technologies for long-duration storage seek funding as country shifts to renewables and requires greater energy security

The Guardian - UK

All Current And Upcoming EVs With Solid-State Batteries [Updated]

Talk to any battery executive, and they’ll tell you lithium-ion batteries have a bunch of trade-offs. Automakers can chase longer range, but that drives up cost. They can make the battery charge very rapidly, but that can shorten its lifespan. Push too far in one direction and something else inevitably…

InsideEVs

This Kickstarter-backed battery maker claims you can smash a nail through its solid-state USB-C pack and it will still work

It won't catch on fire, either.

PC Gamer

'Vital To Our Future': How Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Saving The Grid

As electric vehicle sales slow down, batteries are increasingly taking up a bigger role in supporting the world’s transmission grids.

InsideEVs

Rio Tinto's New CEO Simplifies The Firm, Places Assets Under Review

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) is undergoing a major restructure under a newly appointed CEO, Simon Trott, who took over the role on Monday. On Wednesday, he unveiled a radical simplification of the miner's operations into three core business units: iron ore, copper, and a combined aluminium–lithium group.

Benzinga

Bolivia Candidate Vows To Scrap China, Russia Lithium Deals

Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge Quiroga on Monday vowed to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China if elected leader.

International Business Times

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TechRadar

I’m a power bank nerd and here are the airline rules you need to know

Here’s everything you need to know about the latest airline rules, capacity limits, and smart tips for traveling safely with power banks.

The Independent UK

Scientists make lithium battery breakthrough, doubling energy density

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The Independent UK

China develops lithium battery twice as powerful as Tesla’s advanced cell

Breakthrough battery tech doubles energy density, boosting safety and lifespan

The Independent UK

The mineral that could protect against Alzheimer’s disease

For nearly a decade, scientists from Harvard University have also been uncovering lithium’s unexpected importance in the brain

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The Conversation

Alzheimer’s disease: lithium may help slow cognitive decline – new research in mice

Alzheimer’s disease steals memories and devastates lives. Yet despite an abundance of research, the earliest brain changes that trigger this disease still remain unclear, making it challenging to find effective treatments.

MarketBeat

Chinese Lithium Production Halt Means Upside for These 3 Stocks

New data center buildouts and lower Chinese lithium production have sent prices soaring in July 2025, creating upside in these 3 stocks.

Benzinga

China Mine Halt Defibrillates Lithium Market

The lithium market surged on Monday, following the news that China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) halted operations at one of the world’s largest lithium mines in Jiangxi province. Prices on the Shanghai Metals Exchange rallied as high as $10,800 per ton, erasing the entire year’s slump that saw…

Benzinga

While Albemarle's Stock Jump Captures The Spotlight, A Critical Chinese Supply Disruption Could Test The EV Battery Market

Albemarle Corp (NYSE:ALB), a leading global producer of lithium for electric vehicle batteries, shares are surging Monday afternoon following news that could significantly tighten the global lithium supply. Here’s what investors need to know.

Investors Business Daily

Tesla Supplier Idles Mine, Lighting Up Lithium Stocks — For Now

A bet on lithium stocks now is a bet that Beijing will crack down on oversupply of the battery metal.

Benzinga

RadNet Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Tegna, MeridianLink, Lithium Argentina And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Monday

U.S. stocks were slightly higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 0.1% on Monday.

Benzinga

Albemarle Stock Surges Nearly 11%, Other Lithium Stocks Gain In Monday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Albemarle Corp (NYSE:ALB) soared 10.57% while other lithium stocks Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC) and Sociedad Quimica y Minr de Chile SA (NYSE:SQM) climbed 9.32% and 7.39%, respectively, in premarket trading on Monday, amid hopes that the halt in operations at CATL’s mine could potentially affect the global lithium supply and push…

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