Banjul bans lithium batteries

Will China add battery cathode technology to controlled exports?

China also wants to add battery cathode technology to its list of controlled exports, according to a notice published Thursday by the Commerce Ministry soliciting public comment, on top of the proposed restrictions on technology related to producing lithium and gallium.

Does China regulate battery recycling?

China also controls some of the most critical mineral supply chains. China has active regulation for recycling, including a regulation on battery recycling first introduced in 2018. The regulation requires manufacturers of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and others to set up and standardise recycling plants for electric vehicle batteries.

Will China keep '70% grip' on lithium?

That was in response to fresh export controls on US-made semiconductors imposed by the outgoing Joe Biden administration. Adam Webb, head of battery raw materials at consultancy Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, told Reuters news agency that China’s proposal would help it retain its “70% grip” on the global processing of lithium.

What is the US National Blueprint for lithium batteries 2021-2030?

US National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries 2021-2030 In March 2022, the United States invoked the Defence Production Act to rapidly boost US production of critical minerals for EV and storage batteries, focussing on lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite and manganese.

Which countries are regulated by battery regulation?

Battery regulation's summary in the top countries producing electric vehicles - the EU, the US, China, South Korea, and Japan.

Is China a good country for battery recycling?

China is one of the economies making significant advances in the battery and EVs sectors. China also controls some of the most critical mineral supply chains. China has active regulation for recycling, including a regulation on battery recycling first introduced in 2018.