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Acquiring Arcadium makes Rio Tinto one of the world's largest lithium producers.

Reuters | October 9, 2024 | 7:22 am

Rio pays premium multiple for Arcadium in biggest deal since 2007

“We feel quite comfortable that we have not bought a…

Frik Els and Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2024 | 3:51 am

Rio Tinto buys Arcadium for $6.7 billion cash

Rio's offer is at the high end of expectations representing…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2024 | 11:21 pm

Lithios secures $12 million to scale its lithium extraction technology

The company says its ALE technology can unlock sources of…

Staff Writer | October 8, 2024 | 3:00 pm

Arcadium’s vast lithium portfolio lures Rio at the right time

So far the market is working in Rio's favor, as…

Reuters | October 8, 2024 | 10:22 am

Ghana anxious lithium price slump will derail maiden project

In 2023, the country granted a 15-year lease to Atlantic Lithium to establish the nation's first lithium mine.

Reuters | September 13, 2024 | 7:18 am

IGO maps out ‘thoughtful’ path for the next decade

Australian battery metals miner says lithium, copper and nickel are where it wants to be, despite challenges.

Kristie Batten | September 13, 2024 | 5:00 am

Chile’s ENAMI taps eight firms to test lithium extraction tech

The companies are Adionics, CADL–Lanshen, Eramet, Lilac Solutions, Rio Tinto, SLB, Summit Nanotech and WaterCycle Technologies.

Reuters | September 12, 2024 | 12:49 pm

Lithium world asks if surprise mine shutdown can arrest slump

Lithium spot prices have tumbled almost 90% since late 2022.

Bloomberg News | September 12, 2024 | 8:01 am

Russia’s Uranium One to build Bolivia’s first DLE plant

The $976 million direct lithium extraction plant will kick off operations in the second half of 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 12, 2024 | 7:53 am

Pilbara eyes low-cost lithium with Latin Resources project in Brazil

Pilbara said last month it would acquire its smaller peer for an implied value of A$559.9 million.

Reuters | September 11, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Lithium miner stocks soar as CATL adjusts output at key mine

The unconfirmed suspensions could cut some 8%, or around 5,000-6,000 metric tons, of China's monthly LCE production.

Bloomberg News | September 11, 2024 | 5:15 am

SLB launches lithium filtration system after Nevada tests

The Houston-based oilfield services giant, formerly known as Schlumberger, is the latest to make a major push into the fast-growing DLE sector.

Reuters | September 10, 2024 | 12:17 pm

Electra receives $20 million funding proposal for Ontario cobalt refinery

Once fully commissioned, Electra’s facility could produce up to 6,500 tonnes of cobalt per year.

Staff Writer | September 10, 2024 | 8:20 am

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