Not true. Use of hydrogen (Generated by electrolysis from solar) as a backup medium, and alternative fuel for EVs converted to use hydrogen, by replacing batteries with fuel cells, removes most of the need for batteries.

The mistake made by the opening statement appears to indicate a motive of expecting to profit by gaining anticipated mining business, despite the obvious environmental damage done by Lithium mining.

So this article looks to be more about profit, than saving the planet, it seems to me