New Wyoming Lithium Deposit Could Meet All U.S. Demand
Source: John Daly, OilPrice.com   (4/29/13)
"Last year virtually all of the major brine and mineral-based lithium producers increased their prices, which in turn has spurred prospecting." More >

Chris Berry: Energy-Metals Juniors with Derisked Projects Are Takeout Bait
Source: Tom Armistead of The Energy Report  (3/19/13)
Juniors in the oligopoly-dominated energy-metals space must break into the ranks of producers or become acquired to survive and reward shareholders, says Chris Berry, editor of Morning Notes. Strategies for success include good geographic location, sales contracts, ample cash and experienced management, but as Berry says in his interview with The Energy Report, macroeconomic conditions can turn the ambitious junior into acquisition bait. More >

Mansur Khan: Will the Electric Vehicle Tipping Point Transform Lithium Markets?
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (3/5/13)
The big bullish story on lithium holds that once consumers make the switch from fuel-burning cars to electric vehicles, the resulting demand for high-quality lithium batteries could make millionaires of investors exposed to lithium miners. Consumers aren't making the switch overnight, but Dundee Analyst Mansur Khan sees a tipping point on its way, along with blue sky potential. Khan has the skinny on mining companies with the goods to supply an ever-hungrier auto market and the skill to thrive in tight market conditions. Learn which names offer maximum upside in this The Energy Report interview. More >

New Technique Reveals Lithium in Action
Source: R&D, David Chandler  (10/8/12)
"This new method for studying the reactions of such batteries in detail could help researchers in their quest to design better batteries." More >

Could More Lithium Mining Stocks Benefit from Merger Mania?
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (9/4/12)
Rockwood Holdings' deal with Talison Lithium means more consolidation in an already tight market. With demand on the rise and supply lagging behind, lithium juniors and their partners are jockeying for market share. Analyst Jonathan Lee dissects the deal's implications in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report and champions both low-cost producers and Argentinean plays in this growing industry. More >

Mitsubishi Opens Lithium-Ion Batteries Separator Plant for Electric Vehicles in Japan
Source: Reve  (8/1/12)
"To meet rising demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric cars, laptops and other devices, Mitsubishi Plastics Inc. is opening a second facility in Japan making polyolefin-based films for lithium-ion batteries." More >

The Economics of Lithium-Ion Battery Pricing
Source: GreenTech Pastures, Heather Clancy  (7/26/12)
"New research from McKinsey & Co. suggests that lithium-ion batteries need to cost about $250 per kilowatt-hour in order for automakers to design and manufacture electric vehicles that are priced competitively." More >

Nemaska Lithium to Build Valleyfield Refinery
Source: The Montreal Gazette  (7/18/12)
"The site is served by ample rail and road connections and Valleyfield Port on the Seaway, and also has natural gas. Potential users of the lithium hydroxide-carbonate and byproducts are located nearby." More >

Report Sees Cost for EV Batteries Dropping 70% by 2025
Source: Reuters  (7/11/12)
"Manufacturing these batteries on a larger scale represents one-third of the potential price reduction by 2025, McKinsey said." More >

California Bill Helps Pave Way For Lithium Gold Rush
Source: Forbes, Todd Woody   (7/9/12)
"A bill moving through the California Legislature would help clear the way for a novel technology to mine lithium from geothermal brine in the Golden State's Salton Sea region." More >

New Lithium Mines Planned for Canada May Challenge Pollution Rules
Source: The Canadian Press, Dean Beeby  (7/2/12)
"The recent surge in lithium exploration includes several companies developing Canadian sites, and Canada's existing environmental regulations are not well-tailored to the burgeoning industry." More >

Six Lithium Companies Chris Berry Likes
Source: The Energy Report Editors  (6/28/12)
Chris Berry knows an opportunity when it is rolling toward him. The House Mountain Partners founder sees the potential demand electric vehicles—and their batteries—will bring to the lithium market. While he waits for the impact predicted automotive, energy storage and generation innovation demand will have on the space, he has been busy researching companies using his 10-Point model to determine which juniors have the best chance of making it to the finish line. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Berry names the six companies that stand out from the fleet of explorers trying to stake their ground before they run out of momentum. More >

Lithium Demand Will Spike: Daniela Desormeaux
Source: George S. Mack of The Energy Report  (6/28/12)
Consumer demand for iPads and smart phones is on the rise, and electric vehicle sales could jumpstart in the near future. Pinpointing production spikes is no simple task, but Economist Daniela Desormeaux of market intelligence company signumBox has plotted some important points in lithium's demand timeline. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Desormeaux highlights growth areas in the industry and explains why small-cap lithium producers will have room to compete with the big boys. More >

Chile Pitches Lithium to Investors in New York
Source: Fox News Latino  (6/20/12)
"Deputy Mining Secretary Pablo Wagner is trying to drum up investor interest in contract bidding to produce lithium in Chile, which has 25% of the world's reserves of the mineral." More >

Energy Metals Bonanza: Chris Berry
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (3/27/12)
It's a great time to be invested in energy metals, says Chris Berry, president and founder of House Mountain Partners. The current worldwide desire for a higher quality of life is a trend that will continue, argues Berry. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Berry highlights the amount of research and development underway in the tech and energy sectors and why it spells a bullish message for lithium, graphite and uranium. More >

How to Profit from the Energy Efficiency Boom
Source: Eric Dutram, Zacks Investment Research  (3/21/12)
"Companies in this segment could be key components in a time of high energy prices, helping to stretch supplies in all forms of energy." More >

The Who, What and Where of Energy Investing: James West
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (2/23/12)
James West, publisher of the Midas Letter, asks himself three questions when considering energy investment opportunities: Who is the management? What is the asset mix? Where is the project located? He shares the names of companies in the oil, gas, uranium and lithium sectors that have all the right answers in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

Lithium Investment to Power Portfolios: Daniela Desormeaux
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (1/26/12)
The lithium market is currently dominated by a handful of major producers, but investors naturally look to smaller junior exploration and production (E&P) companies for the real growth. Economist Daniela Desormeaux of Santiago, Chile-based signumBOX takes a global macroeconomic view of the lithium industry and concludes that supply will meet demand, but if the adoption of vehicular lithium ion batteries occurs sooner than the market expects, demand could overtake supply. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Desormeaux discusses some of the juniors that could ultimately add some energy to portfolios. More >

American Classic Finds New Life in China
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (12/1/11)
"Companies plan to introduce hybrid and electric cars in cities throughout China." More >

Top-Rated Energy Investing Advice Revisited
Source: The Editors, The Energy Report  (11/22/11)
'Tis the season to count our blessings. At The Energy Report, we are grateful for all the distinguished experts who share their sage advice on the oil, gas, MLP, uranium and alternative energy investing sector day in and day out. To thank you, our dedicated readers, we are sharing some of the most-read insights published here in the last year. We appreciate your support and look forward to navigating the ups and downs of the energy market together in the coming years. More >

European Shareholders a Boon for Resource Explorers
Source: Thom Calandra, Resource Investor  (11/10/11)
"Fresh shareholders from Germany, Austria, France and Switzerland are showing up in the rosters of Canada metals and potash explorers." More >

Vikas Ranjan: Companies Meeting Emerging Market Demand
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (10/27/11)
Headlines scream gloom and doom, but Vikas Ranjan of Ubika Research sees brilliance on the horizon. As emerging markets develop, opportunities for profit abound: it's only a matter of identifying the most in-demand commodities. Meanwhile, cleantech companies are creating commercial solutions to keep the lights on and the water flowing. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Vikas discusses the new Ubika Mining 30 Index and some companies ready to feed the need. More >

Jonathan Lee: Companies Positioned to Grow with Exploding Lithium Demand
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (10/25/11)
Lithium continues to be in high demand as battery application growth outpaces the economy. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jonathan Lee of Byron Capital calls on his engineering and manufacturing background to explain the factors shaping the evolution of this growing market. He also brings us up to date on several promising companies blazing trails in the lithium industry. More >

Electric Vehicle Research in United States Generating Interest
Source: Dave Brown, Lithium Investing News  (10/4/11)
"The review could shift research dollars toward lithium battery technology, as the DOE seeks to enable commercial industry stakeholders." More >

Lithium Battery Industry Growing in China
Source: Dave Brown, Lithium Investing News  (9/27/11)
"Several important developments in the lithium battery industry have turned a focus towards China as the country continues its quest to further its combustion technology." More >