Lithium Top Stories

Eramine Sudamerica joins Argentine lithium race with Salta plant

The group, owned by Eramet and Tsingshan, is set to inaugurate its first lithium carbonate plant in the northern Argentine province of Salta.

Reuters | May 6, 2024 | 7:02 am

Albemarle plans more lithium auctions in bid to demystify prices

The US producer aims to hold more auctions in China…

Bloomberg News | May 2, 2024 | 3:38 pm

Atlantic Lithium approved to list on Ghana Stock Exchange

The miner is developing the Ewoyaa project, which will be…

Staff Writer | May 2, 2024 | 9:55 am

Albemarle may lower capex if lithium prices stay low

The company needs to spend at least $1 billion a…

Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 8:44 am

Savannah Resources grows resources at Barroso lithium project

Savannah said that 93% of the resources of the Barroso…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 2, 2024 | 5:33 am

Researchers figure out efficient way to produce key ingredient in Li-ion batteries

Japanese scientists synthesized lithium cobalt oxide at low temperatures.

Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 5:31 am

Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover

Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2023 | 3:47 am

Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals

The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2023 | 4:15 am

Azure Minerals agrees to $1bn takeover bid from SQM

SQM previously saw its $585 million offer turned down.

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 4:34 pm

US, Australia consider tapping public finance vehicles for critical mineral projects

The US Export-Import Bank is being eyed as a venue for boosting investment in Australian critical minerals development.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2023 | 4:02 pm

Allkem’s first-quarter revenue jumps on strong output

Lithium carbonate production at the company's Olaroz lithium project came in at 4,453 tonnes, 35% higher than the previous year.

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 3:03 pm

Namibia’s battery metal ambitions rest on infrastructure, miners say

The southern African country has significant deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals.

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 9:19 am

Ma’aden working to extract lithium from seawater

Saudi Arabia is developing an automotive industry which will require electric vehicle battery materials.

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 7:38 am

Zijin says it will advance disputed, giant Congo lithium project

Mine permit belonged to AVZ Minerals, but was revoked in February with mines ministry saying the company had not developed it fast enough.

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 3:11 am

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