Galp drops plans to build Aurora lithium refinery in PortugalGalp was left alone in early 2024, when Northvolt said it would not invest in the 50-50 joint venture set up in November 2021.Reuters | November 27, 2024 | 8:20 am
Mining CEO salaries rise, but gender diversity remains elusive, report findsChief executive base salaries in the mining industry increased between…Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 27, 2024 | 7:17 am
Bolivia says China’s CBC to invest $1 billion in lithium plantsThe government will take a 51% stake in the project,…Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 9:17 am
Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push Officials have approved a two-year permit for the company to kick off exploration in the Paso de Sico concession. Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 9:18 am
MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe Miner is cutting 570 jobs and slowing construction at its Mount Marion lithium project, as it battles falling lithium and iron ore prices. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 5:53 am
American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the mineral claims associated with Lac Simard South lithium project. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am
IGO revises chemical plant project cost at Greenbushes to $579m The plant at Greenbushes lithium mine is expected to cost about A$880 million. Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 3:15 pm
Lithium woes hold top China producers to year-to-date losses Global lithium prices have plunged from two years ago due to a flood of new supply and softening growth in demand from the electric-vehicle sector. Bloomberg News | October 30, 2024 | 11:19 am
Rio Tinto adopts space tech for lithium exploration in Argentina Rio will use Fleet Space's technologies to advance exploration at its Rincon lithium project in Argentina. Staff Writer | October 30, 2024 | 5:53 am
Pilbara Minerals cuts FY25 output forecast; flags Pilgangoora optimization The country's biggest pure-play lithium miner expects output between 700,000 to 740,000 tonnes for fiscal 2025. Reuters | October 29, 2024 | 3:20 pm
Trillions needed to achieve net-zero by 2050 — Wood Mackenzie The report shows the world needs to invest $78 trillion in the next 25 years to achieve net zero and a 1.5C warming scenario. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2024 | 6:47 am
US Energy Dept finalizes $2.26bn loan for Lithium Americas’ Nevada mine The loan, provisionally approved in March, is a key part of President Joe Biden's efforts to reduce dependence on lithium supplies from China. Reuters | October 28, 2024 | 2:04 pm