Lithium Top Stories

Economy chief says Chile’s lithium products likely to get US subsidies

If extended to value-added Chilean lithium, the subsidies will make it more attractive for US companies to invest in the country, said Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.

Bloomberg News | March 15, 2024 | 7:52 am

Liontown Resources sees HY loss widen as costs build

Net loss after tax widened to A$31 million in the…

Reuters | March 15, 2024 | 6:59 am

Argentine court in key lithium region halts new permits over environmental concerns

The ruling involves the Los Patos River-Salar del Hombre Muerto…

Reuters | March 14, 2024 | 2:11 pm

China to invest in Canadian mining despite crackdown, envoy says

Ambassador Cong Peiwu said the Canadian government is “wrong” to…

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

Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions

President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships under government control.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2023 | 3:54 am

RANKED: World’s largest clay and hard rock lithium projects

Junior miners are piling into the lithium market with competing new projects and the US state of Nevada is the emerging hotspot.

MINING.com Editor | August 10, 2023 | 2:17 pm

Lithium mine auctions in China’s Sichuan draw thousands of high bids

Two lithium mine auctions in Sichuan province have received nearly 7,000 bids.

Reuters | August 10, 2023 | 7:34 am

EV revolution puts US Indigenous communities at risk – study

New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.

Staff Writer | August 10, 2023 | 6:06 am

Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue

The resurrection of the former Ford plant represents the grand industrial ambitions of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Bloomberg News | August 9, 2023 | 1:12 pm

Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

Frik Els | August 9, 2023 | 1:09 pm

Investor that took on Exxon targets deals in critical minerals

Investment fund Engine No. 1, known for its battle with Exxon and recently taking a surprise stake in Vale’s base metals business, is eying more deals in critical minerals.

Bloomberg News | August 9, 2023 | 10:42 am

Cornish Lithium secures initial $67m to keep UK project alive

The much-needed funding will allow Cornish Lithium will allow it to progress its Trelavour project to a construction-ready status.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 9, 2023 | 5:33 am

Piedmont Lithium’s plans to supply Tesla face skeptical North Carolina officials

Company officials updated the Gaston County Board of Commissioners on plans for water treatment, blasting and other issues at a public information meeting.

Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 5:30 pm

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