Lithium Top Stories

China to invest in Canadian mining despite crackdown, envoy says

Ambassador Cong Peiwu said the Canadian government is “wrong” to prevent Chinese investors from buying majority stakes in domestic mining companies, like it did in 2022.

Bloomberg News | March 14, 2024 | 9:01 am

Pilbara Minerals seals another Chinese offtake deal

Pilbara will deliver 20,000 tonnes of the mineral to Sichuan…

Henry Lazenby | March 14, 2024 | 9:00 am

Lithium Americas gets record $2.2 billion loan for Thacker Pass

The mine, which will supply General Motors, is a key…

Staff Writer | March 14, 2024 | 8:04 am

Albemarle to auction lithium as part of push for price transparency

The first auction is planned for March 26.

Reuters | March 13, 2024 | 5:24 pm

Core Lithium CEO quits on share, battery metal prices rout

The company reported an $111 million loss for 2023 as…

Henry Lazenby | March 13, 2024 | 4:14 pm

New map shows Australia’s lithium potential goes beyond WA

Although Australia's lithium exploration has predominantly centred in Western Australia, new research indicates the potential of other regions.

Staff Writer | September 1, 2023 | 5:06 am

Alita Resources’ administrators confirm buyout talks, start liquidation

Separately, Glencore has launched a secret deal to acquire all the debt in Alita.

Reuters | August 31, 2023 | 1:45 pm

Lithium revival a dead cat bounce as prices slump to 20-month low

Sales-weighted worldwide prices for lithium the lowest since December 2021 as weakness in China is exported elsewhere.

Frik Els | August 30, 2023 | 2:58 pm

India to start critical mineral blocks auction process this year

The blocks are for minerals including nickel, lithium, cobalt and platinum, along with rare earths.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2023 | 8:13 am

Lithium players race for breakthrough to meet electric car demand

After years of intense testing and development work, the world is about to find out whether DLE works on a commercial scale.

Bloomberg News | August 30, 2023 | 8:03 am

Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s

Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 6:15 am

Graphite’s dominance of anode market likely to continue in the mid-term – report

IDTechEx forecasts that graphite will remain the most widely used anode material in Li-ion batteries through the medium term with demand exceeding 2 million tonnes by 2029.

Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 6:06 am

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.

Staff Writer | August 29, 2023 | 4:06 pm

Sayona CEO resignation won’t impact flagship mine, partner says

Piedmont has a 25% stake in NAL, which started producing lithium earlier this year.

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2023 | 2:46 pm

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