Exide Industries extends renewables reach with Zillica deal 404 343 Batteries International

Exide Industries extends renewables reach with Zillica deal

September 21, 2023: Indian lead battery producer Exide Industries said on September 12 it is extending its reach into renewables with a new investment in the sector. Exide subsidiary Chloride…

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CRU appoints Nikolic to new North America VP post

September 21, 2023: CRU, the research consultancy, has appointed Frank Nikolic as North America VP for base and battery metals, the company said on September 14. In this newly created…

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Doe Run CEO urges US minerals investment boost for clean energy

September 14, 2023: The head of US lead miner and recycler the Doe Run Company has called for greater government support to boost domestic mineral production to meet clean energy…

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ENTEK to supply separators to KORE from new Indiana plant

September 14, 2023: KORE Power will use lithium separators manufactured at ENTEK’s new plant under construction in Indiana, the companies announced on September 12. KORE will buy separators for both…

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Narada completes first phase of 600MW Chinese BESS

September 14, 2023: Narada Power has completed the 200MW/400MWh first phase of a BESS facility in China, the company announced on September 8. Narada said the lithium-based Leizhou BESS (see…

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Four-star export status upgrade for Gravita 640 236 Batteries International

Four-star export status upgrade for Gravita

September 14, 2023: Lead battery recycler Gravita has been upgraded from three stars to become a four-star export business under a scheme promoted by the Indian government. Gravita announced on…

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David Rand presented with prestigious lead award at 20ABC

September 7, 2023: David Rand, who has spent a lifetime in batteries and energy storage, was awarded the International Lead Award at a special ceremony on the first day of…

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Brian Wilson steps down after lifetime working in lead industry

September 7, 2023: Brian Wilson, the lead recycling expert who has advised the ILA, Pure Earth and international agencies around the world, announced at the 8th International Secondary Lead & Battery…

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Doe Run gets $1.2m grant for training, critical minerals work

September 7, 2023: Lead miner and recycler the Doe Run Company said on August 30 it would invest a $1.2 million training grant in skills development and strengthening production of…

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BCI secures platinum prize for ALBCI program

September 7, 2023: Battery Council International  announced on September 6 it had won a platinum ‘dotCOMM’ team achievement award  for one of the organization’s key communication programs. The 2023 award…

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