Allkem had in August flagged labour and equipment shortages in Western Australia which forced the company to cut its fiscal 2023 production forecast.

"In principal we have agreed on conditions, whatever the materials, we are going to process them here," mines and energy minister said.

Syrah plans to expand its Louisiana graphite anode plant fourfold after being selected for a $219.8 million grant.

NMG will use the proceeds of the investment to support the finalization of the design, operation, marketing and corporate parameters of the Phase 2 commercial integrated operations.

Tesla stock has dropped 37% this year.

Tesla is moving forward in a bid to gain more control over the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.

The miner said its unit has been selected for a grant of up to $220 million by the US Department of Energy.

The European Commission is weighing a proposal by the European Chemicals Agency that would classify lithium carbonate, chloride and hydroxide as dangerous for human health.