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SK On signs 5-year lithium hydroxide supply deal with SQM

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Battery manufacturer SK On signed a lithium hydroxide supply deal with Chile’s SQM, a move that will further strengthen SK On’s supply chain for critical battery materials in coping with the US “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) following its recent deals with Australian lithium developers. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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S&P Global: US faces new challenges meeting increased demand for critical minerals spurred by IRA

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However, ensuring enough qualifying supply to meet that demand faces “considerable challenges,” according to a new analysis by S&P Global. Copper is not currently listed as a critical mineral in the United States and does not qualify for IRA tax credits. Nickel is the most challenged in terms of supply, the study says.

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Yellen visits US lithium site in Chile, eyes progress on green transition – ET Auto

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Chile also aims to reach 100% in EV sales by 2035 and could well lead the way in green hydrogen, with more than 40 green hydrogen projects underway. lithium producer Albemarle in northern Chile , saying that expanded U.S.-Chilean Yellen’s visit to Chile is part of a broader push by the Biden administration to diversify U.S.

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Zero EVs May Qualify For the Federal Tax Credit Under the Inflation Reduction Act Requirements

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Additionally, the IRA could actually receive enough votes to pass, but not without potentially several significant changes — including to some of the EV tax credit requirements. That is a very good thing, but tying this requirement to a consumer-facing tax credit that results in few or zero EVs qualifying, is probably not the best approach.

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Tesla supplier Talon Metals on Manchin EV Bill, Tesla & more

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The two companies signed an offtake partnership in January of this year to supply nickel from Talon’s project in central Minnesota. Manchin’s EV tax credit proposal. Todd shared his thoughts on Manchin’s EV tax credit proposal. approach to supply chain security. Credit: Talon Metals. requirements.

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America’s lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development – ET Auto

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lithium operation – a small mine operated by Albemarle – has taxed minerals for more than 100 years, but at a rate based on each facility’s revenue. Global lithium demand is expected to outpace supply by 500,000 metric tons annually by 2030. Nevada, which has the only commercial U.S.

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US EV policy to boost free trade agreement nations in battery metal trade – ET Auto

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sourced battery metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel in tax credit-eligible EVs, low domestic production levels are expected to keep the US reliant on foreign producers. This preference aligns with the political emphasis on developing and broadening mineral supply chains outside the U.S.

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