Katharine De Senne

Pure Lithium is developing lithium-metal batteries with electrodeposited lithium-metal anodes and a cathode roadmap that starts with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and later advances to a vanadium-based cathode. CEO Emilie Bodoin explained the company's approach to overcoming commercialization barriers for lithium metal batteries, including producing pure, thin lithium metal and integrating it onto copper substrates.

US consumption to rise 74% per year, Canadian by 40% per year Infrastructure not quite ready, US remains dependent on imports

Regional collaboration in the Americas lithium sector is progressing slowly but steadily amid a challenging pricing environment. The US and Canada continue to strive to secure essential minerals to boost their economic edge and reduce reliance on foreign sources, particularly from China, while resource-rich South American nations are expanding their market share through ever-increasing investment.