The first production of eluate was completed in the past week, and it will be shipped to North America.

LG Energy alleges that Sigma is in breach of certain provisions in connection to a lithium supply agreement entered in 2021.

Rio is working to begin production by the end of the year at Rincon.

Any increase in cobalt holdings would be aimed at reducing reliance on China, which dominates the processing of the material.

The lithium supply chain is maturing but the metal's pricing seems trapped at the early development stage.

In 2023, Indonesia produced 193.5 million tonnes of nickel ore.

In October, Li-Cyle paused the construction of its flagship battery recycling facility and later said it was evaluating financing and strategic alternatives.

South Africa has abundant supplies of raw materials vital for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.