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Australia on cusp of new mining boom, driven by electric vehicles
We might not be driving them, but soaring global electric vehicle demand puts Australia in the front seat for a new mining boom, says BNEF.
Sophie Vorrath
May 22, 2018
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South Korean steel giant takes stake in Pilbara lithium miner
South Korean steel giant POSCO signs lithium off-take and downstream processing deal with ASX listed miner Pilbara Minerals.
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Feb 28, 2018
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Australia risks missing out on lithium battery boom
Report warns Australia must act quickly to take advantage of its leading position in the global lithium resources market, or risk missing out on what could be a $2 trillion value supply chain.
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Jan 30, 2018
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People are excited about batteries are forgetting one important issue: the raw materials needed to build this technology – where they come from and their environmental cost.
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Household battery storage costs: So near and yet so far
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Jun 8, 2016
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Lithium: Australia needs to recycle and lease to be part of the boom
Australia has an opportunity to capitalise on the increasing global demand for lithium batteries by developing recycling systems and creating models for leasing the resource.
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Mar 22, 2016
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The battery revolution is exciting, but remember they pollute too
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Jun 3, 2015
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Australian company says new process could bring unlimited lithium supplies
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Jun 3, 2015
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Mixed Greens: Orocobre poised to sign lithium deal with Toyota
Oz lithium group set to finalise JV with Toyota Tsusho. Plus: UK eyes Africa renewables potential; Denmark green-powers on; Saudi solar billions.
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Sep 27, 2012
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