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Stewart Dickson runs Weardale Lithium which has plans that could create north of 100 jobs in the region

Billions of dollars of iron ore leaves Port Hedland every year, but none of it is processed on shore. Can the town now seize its share of the global battery market?

Not all locals are happy about it

Two electrifying moves in recent weeks have the potential to ignite electric vehicle demand in the United States. First, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, expanding federal tax rebates for EV purchases. Then California approved rules to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035.

Mercedes-Benz intends to sign an agreement with the Rock Tech Lithium for an annual supply of up to 10,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide from 2026 onwards. 

WA lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has announced its first ever profit - of $561 million - as its revenue lifted 577 per cent in the 12 months to June 30.

Automakers racing to make more electric vehicles have a problem: Climate change is catching up with the industry.

Already the biggest electric vehicle producer at home, it bets low prices and producing its own batteries and chips will make it a global leader.

Smart bags contain a lithium battery or a power bank and can be used to recharge devices

The holidaymaker was flying on easyJet, who have a certain baggage rule that also applies for some other airlines including Ryanair, Aer Lingus and British Airways

Each airline has a list of rules and restrictions with regards to luggage