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Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 19 to 26.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 26, 2024 | 2:28 pm

Sigma Lithium’s chief controls officer exits company in latest shake-up

Over the past year, Sigma has lost a number of…

Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Court rejects request to halt construction of Swedish battery plant in Quebec

Last September, Northvolt announced that it would open a $5.2…

Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 10:01 am

Bolivia launches new international tender for lithium extraction

The tender seeks to develop projects in various salt flats…

Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 9:34 am

A roadmap for green metals in 2024

Last year was a bloodbath for mining stocks tied to…

James Cooper | January 25, 2024 | 12:09 pm

CATL seals $1.4 billion deal to develop Bolivia lithium

Lithium resources in Bolivia's iconic salt flats are estimated at 21 million metric tons, according to the USGS.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 8:58 am

Lake Resources delays lithium carbonate output to 2027, hikes costs

The developer hiked spending estimates from $1.1 billion to $1.5 billion.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 7:17 am

Costs at American Lithium’s Peru project up to $700m, CEO says

Construction could begin by late 2024 or late 2025.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 7:06 am

Albemarle to buy Lithium Power’s Australian unit

Lithium Power has scrapped the planned demerger of its Australian assets in favour of the $21 million sale to the US giant.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2023 | 5:34 am

Material intensity in EV batteries going down —report

IDTechEx says there is a trend to reduce the number of materials that provide core functionality to the battery pack.

Staff Writer | June 18, 2023 | 7:53 am

Argentina’s growing lithium industry hits export records

Argentina’s growing lithium industry hit a record high with exports rising to $60m in May.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2023 | 12:06 pm

The world’s most feared investor heads for showdown over nickel

Next week, Paul Singer is taking on the London Metal Exchange.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2023 | 11:49 am

EV battery prices rise for the first time in 2023

Battery prices are particularly being impacted by lithium carbonate prices in China, which increased by 55% in May.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 16, 2023 | 11:31 am

Critical material prices are recovering but the outlook is mixed

New report says lithium, nickel sulphate and rare earth prices are set to recover sharply but graphite, magnesium and titanium markets are in for more pain.

Frik Els | June 16, 2023 | 11:24 am

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