Recruiters and employers say job opportunities in Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s resources sector are continuing to rise, as new data shows advertised vacancies in the mining industry increased by more than 30 per cent in WA last year. National firm DFP Recruitment’s mining and resources jobs index shows demand for labour in the industry climbed almost 40 per […]
Lithium News
Lithium-ion batteries have big advantages for anglers
Taking a cue from automobiles and cell phones, the ice fishing industry has turned to a new power source: lithium-ion batteries. Craig Storms, a New York based fishing guide and all around dabbler in the outdoors, connected the dots not too long ago in his search for a battery for his flasher. Storms is the […]
Autonomous Cars Need Tougher Batteries, Lithium-Ion Pioneer Says
Battery makers must rethink their technology if predictions for a wave of self-driving vehicles pan out, according to one of the inventors of the lithium-ion battery. In addition to focusing on making batteries more powerful to extend the driving range of single-owner cars, manufacturers will also need to develop devices that can withstand the rigors […]
Argentina, Bolivia and Chile hope research can create jobs in lithium industry
Decades ago, it was one of the most important steelworks plant in Argentina. Today, the rusty buildings and crumbling cooling tower is the backdrop for a facility that could shape one of the industries of the future. The university research center in northern Argentina opened last August. Its mission: to develop new technology for the […]
South Korea Takes Lead in Lithium Power Battery Supremacy
Led by auto manufacturer Tesla, the race for lithium powered battery supremacy is on and South Korea appears to be ready to take the lead. Of course the race is adding to the demand for lithium supplies which are now forecasting a shortfall as early as next year. Lithium companies are already benefiting from the […]
Crumpled Graphene Balls Improve Batteries by Preventing Lithium Dendrite Growth
Lithium metal-based batteries have the potential to revolutionize the battery sector. With the theoretically ultra-high capacity of lithium metal used by itself, this new type of battery can be employed to power everything from personal gadgets to cars. “In current batteries, lithium is usually atomically distributed in another material such as graphite or silicon in […]
