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State-run Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with US company

India and the United States said on Monday they were co-investing in a lithium resource project in South America and a rare earths deposit in Africa to diversify critical minerals supply chains

JSW Energy begins construction of battery storage project in Rajasthan

JSW Energy on Monday said it has commenced the construction of 1 gigawatt hour (GWh) battery energy storage system project at Fatehgarh in Rajasthan. The company bagged the project from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) recently, JSW Energy said in an exchange filing. The project consists of two installations, each with a 500 MWh storage capacity, designed for two hours of storage in one cycle. The project will be developed under a Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) mechanism and will be transferred to the offtaker after 12 years, the company said. JSW Energy said it aims to commission the project expected by June 2025. The company has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JSW Steel Ltd to supply an additional 85,000-90,000 tonne of green hydrogen annually, along with 7,20,000 tonne per annum (TPA) of green oxygen, progressively by 2030. Sharad Mahendra, Joint Managing Director and CEO, JSW Energy, said, "...Our Battery Energy Storage System projec

Ola Cell Tech zeroes in on suppliers for batteries, to invest Rs 2,249 cr

As many as 15 suppliers have shown an interest in localising operations within the PLI timeline

Battery maker Altmin in talks with Australia for lithium supplies

Altmin, India's only cathode active materials producer, currently sources lithium carbonate from Brazil and Bolivia

Mines ministry asks Coal India, NMDC to look for lithium mines overseas

Ministry will lead a delegation to Zambia in June and later to Congo to explore joint ventures in critical minerals

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Govt considers offering incentives for lithium processing: Report

Companies including SoftBank-backed e-scooter maker Ola Electric, and miner Vedanta Ltd and Jindal Power are among those bidding for critical minerals blocks, which include lithium

Dry cell battery maker Eveready Industries defers new category entry

Saha indicated that the RTM should be amenable to take on other categories

Battery stocks' rally likely to extend in May after $2 billion surge

Exide and Amara Raja added a combined market value of about $2 bn in April as investors boosted their bets in the nascent clean car market

Reliance Industries, JSW Neo Energy in fray for 10 Gwh ACC Battery PLI

Ministry of heavy industries has received seven bids for re-auction

Leasing of batteries for 3-wheelers to be rolled out soon in Kolkata

On the streets of Kolkata and surrounding areas, e-rickshaws, popularly known as 'toto', are set to be powered by lithium-ion batteries with the rolling out of a battery leasing model, officials said on Sunday. Neuron Energy, a lithium-ion battery maker, has joined hands with Urja Mobility to spearhead the leasing model which has so far been heard only in the business-to-business EV sector, they said. "We're kick-starting this journey from Bengal, offering lithium-ion batteries for e-rickshaws on a lease model with our financing partner, Urja Mobility. Our sights are set on expanding to other markets soon," said Pratik Kamdar, CEO & Co-Founder of Neuron Energy. This will empower e-rickshaws, with GPS-enabled lithium-ion batteries, zipping through the lanes of Kolkata, he said. "Together, we are targeting a fleet of 50 lakh e-rickshaws across the country, with a significant number in this state, aiming to replace the outdated lead-acid batteries with modern, efficient, and ...

Metastable Materials plans to expand high-yield battery recycling capacity

Founded in October 2021, the company's current manufacturing facility, located in Bangalore, holds a capacity to extract 5 tonnes of materials per day

Hyundai, Kia tie up with Exide for electric vehicle battery localisation

The two auto majors plan to focus on the production of lithium iron phosphate cells. This will make them pioneers in the space

Battery cell demand for EVs to rise, India's reliance on imports continues

S&P Mobility said that while Maruti has a tiny EV market share, its battery cell demand is expected to be 20 per cent by 2035, as against Tata Motors at 22 per cent

Panasonic to form JV with IOCL to make cylindrical lithium-ion batteries

Panasonic Group will form a joint venture with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), the nation's biggest oil firm, to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. Panasonic Energy Co Ltd, a group firm of Japan-based multinational electronics company, has signed a binding term sheet and initiated discussions with IOCL "to draw a framework for the formation of a joint venture" to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, said a statement on Sunday. "This initiative is driven by the anticipated expansion of demand for batteries for two- and three-wheel vehicles and energy storage systems in the Indian market," it added. Cylindrical lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in consumer electronics, power tools, and electric vehicles. Panasonic Energy is a maker of automotive lithium-ion batteries. The two companies are engaging in a feasibility study regarding the utilisation of battery technology to facilitate the transition to clean energy in India, the statement said. The compan

India to send delegations to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets

Chile is a key target as it is the world's biggest supplier of copper and the second-biggest producer of lithium, which are essential for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy systems

NMDC exploring lithium assets, conducting negotiations in Africa, Australia

Additionally, NMDC is seeking lithium blocks from the Indian government on a nomination basis

Himadri Speciality Chemical to acquire 40% stake in Invati Creations

Himadri will have two nominee directors on the board of Invati Creations Private Limited

Exide Industries further invests Rs 40 cr in advanced chemistry battery arm

Battery maker Exide Industries Ltd on Wednesday said it has further invested nearly Rs 40 crore in its wholly-owned arm advanced chemistry battery cells manufacturer Exide Energy Solutions Ltd. The investment of Rs 39,99,99,975 has been made by way of subscription in the equity share capital of Exide Energy Solutions Ltd (EESL), on rights basis, Exide Industries said in a regulatory filing. "With this investment, the total investment made by the company in EESL stands at Rs 1,965 crore. There is no change in the shareholding percentage of the company in EESL pursuant to such an acquisition," it added. EESL is in the process of setting up a plant for manufacturing and selling lithium-ion battery cells, modules and pack business. The further capital infusion is to fund the greenfield project and meet various funding requirements of EESL, the company said. EESL is into manufacturing battery cells of advanced chemistry and form factor, including but not limited to cylindrical, pouch,

Ola Electric considers bidding for mining rights of lithium blocks

Amid growing energy needs, India is trying to encourage electric vehicle production to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports