Argentina mulls charging lithium miners contribution to boost infrastructure

The governors of the country's lithium-producing provinces are drawing up plans for lithium miners to make a "special contribution" so state coffers can benefit from extraordinary profits.

Reuters | September 29, 2023 | 2:48 pm

Sigma Lithium questions reporting on Brazil mineral rights ‘injunction’

In Friday's public statement, Sigma reiterated its previous position that the injunction would not hurt its expansion.

Reuters | September 29, 2023 | 12:05 pm

Quebec in talks with battery, auto makers for $11bn in EV-related investments

Over the past three years, Quebec has attracted investments from auto and battery makers such as General Motors, POSCO and Ford Motors.

Reuters | September 29, 2023 | 11:55 am

Argentina seeks to tax lithium boom to avoid region’s resource curse

Provincial and federal officials want to tap the profits of lithium companies with an annual tax that would be put toward building infrastructure.

Bloomberg News | September 29, 2023 | 10:53 am

Bradda Head Lithium triggers royalty payout while boosting grade in Arizona

Company says an updated resource estimate at its Basin project in Arizona has increased its grade by 30% and earned it a $2.5 million royalty payment.

Staff Writer | September 29, 2023 | 10:39 am

US weighing record $1 billion loan for massive lithium mine in Nevada

The Biden administration and Lithium Americas Corp. are negotiating the terms of an agreement that would fund more than half of the cost of the Thacker Pass mine.

Bloomberg News | September 29, 2023 | 10:16 am