Lithium

During Tesla's latest earnings call, CEO Elon Musk issued a passionate plea for other companies to invest in domestic battery production to mitigate geopolitical risks. He highlighted Tesla's own costly efforts in Texas as a necessary but burdensome step amid fragile global supply chains. Musk warned that firms ignoring these vulnerabilities could face existential threats.

January 15, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Lithium carbonate prices hit US$22,832 per tonne on Thursday, the highest since November 2023, following a 24% drop in Chilean exports in 2025. Experts link the surge to demand for batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage. A positive year is forecasted for the commodity, though not matching prior peaks.