CleanTech Lithium kicks off exploration at two new Chilean assets

Initial sample results show a subsurface brine aquifer target in the Salar de Atacama basin and the presence of boron.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2023 | 3:44 am

Brazil mineral rights dispute casts shadow on Sigma Lithium expansion

A Brazilian court injunction is halting the sale or mining of two plots of land where Sigma Lithium is planning open pits.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 3:05 pm

American Lithium bets it can open mine in Peru by 2027

The Falchani project would bring an $880 million investment to one of Peru’s poorest regions.

Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 1:34 pm

$1bn metals SPAC deal backed by Glencore, automakers collapses

ACG had planned to buy a nickel mine and a copper mine from Appian Capital.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 12:11 pm

China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.

Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 10:31 am

Mexico says lithium concessions under review after Ganfeng flags cancellations

Ganfeng said Mexico's mining authorities had issued a notice to its local subsidiaries indicating nine of its concessions had been terminated.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 10:12 am

Northvolt to build multibillion-dollar Li-ion battery plant in Quebec

Quebec and Ottawa will invest a total of $2.7 billion for the construction of the factory.

Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 9:43 am

Canada, France boost critical minerals cooperation

They will work together to secure supplies of critical minerals in both countries and promote investment in the supply chain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 7:57 am

Allkem rises as $10.6bn Livent deal close edges nearer

The merger announced in May will create the world's third-largest producer of lithium.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 7:55 am

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