Silicon metal tapped to replace graphite in electric vehicle battery anodes   - MINING.COM Silicon can hold 10 times as many lithium ions by weight as graphite, but developing the battery technology to scale sustainably has met its share of challenges.

Silicon metal tapped to replace graphite in electric vehicle battery anodes.

Beleaguered Ellison faces MinRes shareholders - MINING.COM The board of under-siege Mineral Resources faced grilling in Perth over a governance scandal, amid unexpected expressions of support.

Chris Ellison, the managing director and founder of Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN), told shareholders that he "deeply regretted" actions that have been revealed in recent weeks, including not paying personal tax.
“I can’t stress enough how much I hate what I’ve done,” he said. #mining, #miningnews

US bars more food, metal imports over China's alleged forced labor - MINING.COM US authorities say Chinese authorities have established internment camps for Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minority groups.

US bars more food, metal imports over China’s alleged forced labor.

Northvolt CEO steps down after bankruptcy filing - MINING.COM Peter Carlsson, co-founder and leader of Northvolt since 2016, will remain as advisor as he quit a day after the firm filed for bankruptcy.

Northvolt CEO steps down after bankruptcy filing.