September 13, 2023

Lithium tech developers eye ways to boost water recycling

The mining industry is working to boost freshwater recycling while also developing direct lithium extraction.

September 13, 2023

Sigma Lithium surges after attracting strategic proposals

Shares surged by 15% after the company announced that it is reviewing a number of strategic approaches, marking the latest sign of rampant dealmaking in the sector.

September 13, 2023

Welcome to the crazy world of China’s lithium mine auctions

Due to competition, winning bids often end up being over 1,000 times the starting price.

September 13, 2023

Canada will take 20 years to recoup Stellantis, Volkswagen subsidies – watchdog

In April, Prime Minister Trudeau said the economic impact of one of the projects would be equal to the value of government investment in less than five years.

September 13, 2023

Europe’s mining quest faces a hurdle: angry locals

Opposition to mining projects in Europe has focused on environmental damage.

September 12, 2023

Pentagon awards $110 million more to Albemarle, Talon Metals

Albemarle will receive $90 million for its forthcoming reopening of the Kings Mountain lithium mine.

September 12, 2023

US committee recommends royalties on minerals for EVs in sweeping reform proposal

In addition to recommending royalties of 4% to 8%, it advocated for moving to a system of leasing federal lands for mining.

September 12, 2023

Synthetic graphite for EV batteries: Can the West crack China’s code?

Synthetic graphite could account for nearly two-thirds of the EV battery anode market by 2025.

September 12, 2023

Hertz Lithium, Penn State University develop efficient process for extracting lithium from spodumene

Spodumene mineral is the major source of high-purity lithium.

September 11, 2023

LithiumBank inks direct extraction tech deal for Prairies brine projects

The agreement gives LithiumBank a full licence to use a group of continuous ion-exchange technologies in Alberta and Saskatchewan.