Lithium Americas revamps Thacker Pass deal with GM in new $625 million JVFor its 62% ownership of Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas will contribute $387 million to the JV and act as manager of the project.Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 8:16 am
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FPX completes pilot refinery tests by making battery-grade nickel sulphateThis accomplishment follows last year’s successful bench-scale test program.Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 11:05 am
SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion The Santiago-based firm is offering a minority stake in its recently formed international lithium division. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2024 | 7:40 am
Glencore Congo copper mine hit with $894 million royalty row Kamoto is one of the largest mines in Congo, exporting 200,000 tonnes of copper and 16,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2023. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2024 | 7:01 am
How Europe’s battery hope has become a symbol of the EV bust Northvolt was supposed to power Europe’s response to the likes of Tesla and China’s fast-growing electric vehicle makers. Bloomberg News | September 26, 2024 | 5:05 pm
EnergyX raises another $50 million, opens new production facility in Austin, Texas The company's technology has raised over $110 million and is backed by investors including General Motors, Eni, and POSCO. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 1:33 pm
Volt Lithium achieves first production in Texas The company began operating its DLE system on September 17, 2024, and is currently optimizing its field unit. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 11:56 am
Kodal Minerals flags possible delay in first production at Bougouni lithium project Weather impacts could lead to a potential delay in first production by a few weeks to early Q1 2025. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 9:28 am
Chile selects 6 sites for private lithium projects In October, the government will begin consulting indigenous communities near the areas. Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:51 am
Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects The two countries are discussing the development of the first lithium production in Mali. Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:48 am
Stellantis, Orano drop planned JV to recycle electric car batteries The JV was to help recycle used electric vehicle batteries and scrap materials from Stellantis gigafactories in Europe and North America. Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 12:58 pm