Lithium Top Stories

Codelco aims to land partner for Maricunga lithium by next year

Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, is entering the lithium business under the mandate President Gabriel Boric's government announced last year to boost the state's role.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:16 pm

Chile indigenous communities suspend dialogue with SQM, Codelco over lithium

Codelco and SQM agreed to start talks with a council of…

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 12:17 pm

Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects

Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to…

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 8:07 am

Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says

The amount of metals required for each kilowatt of generation…

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 7:43 am

Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium gets key North Carolina mining permit

The proposed mine could produce 30,000 metric tons of lithium…

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:35 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

Codelco in talks with Australia’s Lithium Power

The Chilean copper giant is undertaking due diligence on Lithium Power, which owns the country's largest permitted brine project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 5:41 am

We need China’s critical minerals technology, not their metals

China took control of almost all rare earth element processing and magnet manufacturing, in the space of about 10 years.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | September 27, 2023 | 4:50 pm

Albemarle, Caterpillar partner to bring zero-emissions lithium mining to North America

The announcement comes on the heels of Albemarle's recent award of $90 million from the Department of Defense .

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 3:33 pm

Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake

Argentina Lithium & Energy holds the Rincon West, Antofalla North, Pocitos and Incahusi brine projects.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 1:56 pm

Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says

Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber.

Reuters | September 27, 2023 | 11:03 am

Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey

Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2023 | 3:50 am

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