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."

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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.

The new plant, in Nagahama, will more than double the company's capacity for its Sepalent brand film to a total of 27 million square meters a year when it starts commercial production next year.

"This production expansion was planned to meet the rising battery demand, with almost 2.5 billion yen ($32 million) having been invested in the project," the company said. . .View Full Article

Fund Manager Says Venture Bull Market Is Still Early, Flags Two Resource Stocks to Watch
Source: Streetwise Reports (03/19/2026)

In a Streetwise Reports interview, Alpha North Asset Management's Steve Palmer said LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc (LIB:TSX; LIBLF:OTC) and Emerita Resources Corp. (EMO:TSX.V; EMOTF:OTCQX; LLJA:FSE) are two companies he is watching as he argues the current TSX Venture bull market is still in its early stages.

Lithium Co.'s Low-Cost Profile and Mitsui Offtake Agreement Drive M&A Interest
Source: Heiko F. Ihle (03/17/2026)

H.C. Wainwright raised its price target on Atlas Lithium Corp. (ATLX:NASDAQ), citing a sub-US$500/tonne cost structure and strong strategic interest from global lithium majors as key catalysts for the development-stage miner.

Gold and War: Is That All There Is?
Source: Adrian Day (03/16/2026)

Global Analyst Adrian Day looks at gold's action in response to the bombing of Iran in light of its history reacting to geopolitical events. Day also looks at a few developments at four royalty companies on his list.

Lithium Supply Shock: Export Ban From Key Producer Tightens Global Market
Source: Streetwise Reports (03/10/2026)

Atlas Lithium Corp. (ATLX:NASDAQ) is developing lithium assets in Brazil's Minas Gerais region as supply disruptions highlight the importance of stable mining jurisdictions. The company's Neves Project sits in Brazil's "Lithium Valley," where it controls the region's largest lithium exploration land package.

Is This Lithium Co. Poised for Premium Valuation?
Source: Ben Pirie (02/17/2026)

Atlas Critical Minerals Corp. (ATCX; NASDAQ) might benefit from supply chain diversification amid geopolitical tensions and the near-term assembly of its lithium processing plant, noted an H.C. Wainwright & Co. research note.