Lithium Top Stories

Ex-Goldman banker turned lithium CEO vows to ride out slump

Sigma Lithium's CEO is vowing to stay the course and even triple production with a message for rivals and naysayers.

Bloomberg News | November 27, 2024 | 8:25 am

Galp drops plans to build Aurora lithium refinery in Portugal

Galp was left alone in early 2024, when Northvolt said…

Reuters | November 27, 2024 | 8:20 am

Mining CEO salaries rise, but gender diversity remains elusive, report finds

Chief executive base salaries in the mining industry increased between…

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 27, 2024 | 7:17 am

WA lithium miners defiant as gov’t throws lifeline

Spodumene producers were surprisingly upbeat on the outlook this week…

Kristie Batten | November 27, 2024 | 4:10 am

Bolivia says China’s CBC to invest $1 billion in lithium plants

The government will take a 51% stake in the project,…

Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 9:17 am

Trump will follow the money, and that’s in green energy — Forrest

Andrew Forrest reinforced Fortescue’s green ambitions, aiming to "build perhaps Australia's largest single industry."

Kristie Batten | November 6, 2024 | 5:13 am

Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom

Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom.

Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 3:17 am

Manitoba releases critical mineral strategy

The Canadian province has 30 of 34 minerals identified as critical for promoting green energy.

Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 4:16 pm

Kodal disputes Hainan’s claims over $15m Mali tax payment

Hainan Mining says the $15m owed to the Mali government should be paid by Kodal, not the JV that owns the Bougouni lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 5, 2024 | 4:04 am

Japanese scientists use AI to boost sodium-ion battery density

The team from Tokyo University of Science have leveraged AI to develop high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries.

Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 3:58 am

Column: The US needs a clear, climate-focused mining strategy

To maximize national and climate security, the US must constructively engage with the mining industry, regardless of who’s in the White House, writes Peter Bryant.

Peter Bryant | November 4, 2024 | 4:19 pm

MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe

Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes.

Kristie Batten | November 4, 2024 | 5:03 am

Visualizing the EU’s critical minerals gap by 2030

This graphic underscores the scale of the challenge the bloc faces in strengthening its critical mineral supply by 2030.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | November 1, 2024 | 9:56 am

Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

Groups argued the project posed an existential risk to the rare wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat and could drive it to extinction.

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 2:41 pm

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