Lithium Top Stories

CHARTS: Nickel, cobalt, lithium price slump cuts average EV battery metals bill by 60%

The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $537 compared to $1,342 in August 2023 and a monthly peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year.

Frik Els | October 24, 2024 | 8:15 am

Argentina’s lithium hunters scale back as EV shift slows

The global lithium sector is struggling due to prices that…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 7:28 am

US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy

The move reflects the growing realization in Washington that efforts…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 7:21 am

Eramet takes full control of lithium project from Tsingshan

The Centenario project was attractive despite a drop in lithium…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 3:15 am

Mineral Resources’ Ellison faces probe from Australian watchdog

Managing director of Mineral Resources and major shareholder said the…

Bloomberg News | October 23, 2024 | 5:24 pm

India, US likely to sign pact on critical minerals

India-US bilateral trade in 2023-24 was about $120 billion, a record high.

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 7:21 am

Liontown ships first spodumene from Kathleen Valley lithium project

The miner achieved a premium price for the spot sale of uncontracted production from the project.

Reuters | September 29, 2024 | 5:00 pm

Alchemy Resources signs lithium partnership with Japan’s JOGMEC

The Japanese government agency can earn up to 51% of the company's Roe Hills tenure in Western Australia.

Reuters | September 29, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Australia revises down commodity revenue forecasts as prices trend lower

Australia's largest export iron ore has been particularly hard hit by the slowdown in the Chinese property sector.

Reuters | September 29, 2024 | 9:46 am

SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion

The Santiago-based firm is offering a minority stake in its recently formed international lithium division.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2024 | 7:40 am

EnergyX raises another $50 million, opens new production facility in Austin, Texas

The company's technology has raised over $110 million and is backed by investors including General Motors, Eni, and POSCO.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 1:33 pm

Volt Lithium achieves first production in Texas

The company began operating its DLE system on September 17, 2024, and is currently optimizing its field unit.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 11:56 am

Kodal Minerals flags possible delay in first production at Bougouni lithium project

Weather impacts could lead to a potential delay in first production by a few weeks to early Q1 2025.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 9:28 am

Chile selects 6 sites for private lithium projects

In October, the government will begin consulting indigenous communities near the areas.

Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:51 am

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