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Chinese steel group Tsingshan investing $375M to build lithium plant in Argentina with Eramet

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China’s Tsingshan , the world’s largest producer of stainless steel, will invest $375 million to build a lithium plant in Argentina with French multinational mining and metallurgy company Eramet. Our decision to carry out our lithium project in Argentina is in line with the dynamic of strong market growth. Background.

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Canada orders three Chinese companies to divest from Canadian critical minerals companies

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The Government of Canada has ordered the divestiture of the following investments by three Chinese companies in Canadian critical mineral companies: Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co., Limited is required to divest itself of its investment in Power Metals Corp. Zangge Mining Investment (Chengdu) Co.,

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Ultra Lithium, Power Metals respond to Government of Canada’s order for Chinese divestment in critical minerals

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The Government of Canada has ordered three Chinese companies to divest from three Canadian critical mineral companies: Power Metals, Lithium Chile, and Ultra Lithium. Ultra Lithium is proceeding with planned work programs at its properties in Northern Ontario and Argentina. Earlier post.)

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Roskill: Chinese companies step up their pursuit of lithium resources

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China is stepping up its pursuit of control of the lithium supply chain, underpinned by the rapid growth of its lithium-ion battery industry building on agressive policy surrounding electric vehicle sales, according to metals and mining consultancy Roskill.

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BYD to build new $1.2B battery factory in China

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FinDreams Technology, the battery subsidiary of BYD, has filed paperwork to establish a new battery production facility in Central China. Now, as the company looks to expand outside of Asia, it is doubling down on its Chinese production capabilities. battery factory in China appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla battery supplier CATL plans to acquire lithium mining company in Canada

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Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has set plans in motion to acquire Canada-based Millennial Lithium. The Canadian company has two lithium mining projects in Argentina. CATL has grown significantly over the last few years to become the world’s largest lithium-ion battery manufacturing company.

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Uruguay launches first BYD battery-electric buses; projecting 500 by 2015

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in partnership with Chinese automaker BYD Ltd, introduced the first battery-electric 12-meter rapid transit bus in Uruguay and the region. The BYD battery technology also allows for a full charge in less than 5 hours. Buquebus and CTS Auto S.A., The bus can be charged overnight, while the electricity pricing is lower.

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