July 31, 2023

New stretchable battery may pave the way for smart clothes

US-based researchers have developed a successful prototype of a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery.

July 31, 2023

Patriot says resource for Quebec lithium project confirms giant size

Long-awaited maiden resource for the CV5 pegmatite at the Corvette lithium project places the asset as No. 1 of its kind in the Americas.

July 31, 2023

IGO flags impact to Kwinana ramp-up; profit jumps

Kwinana train 1 produced 142 tonnes of lithium hydroxide in the June quarter, down over 85% sequentially.

July 31, 2023

Glencore buys Pan American’s stake in Argentinean copper project

Pan American is selling its 56% interest in the MARA copper project, added to its portfolio as part of the acquisition of Yamana Gold.

July 28, 2023

Albemarle ends early contract deal with Chile supervisors union

Miners routinely seek to seal early contract negotiations to avoid the risk of strikes at their operations.

July 28, 2023

India house amends mining rules to open lithium to private firms

The bill has to be approved by parliament’s upper house and India’s president before it becomes a law.

July 28, 2023

Laser pulses may help develop next-gen, high-capacity batteries

Using laser pulses, researchers modified a promising alternative electrode material known as MXene.

July 27, 2023

Sigma completes first shipment of lithium from Grota do Cirilo

The company achieved operational net zero for its first shipment of battery grade lithium.

July 27, 2023

Executive interview: Ignacio Mehech, Albemarle’s country manager, Chile

Mehech discusses the miner's technology strategies, the implications of the country's National Lithium Strategy, and perspectives on the future demand and pricing of the key battery metal.

July 27, 2023

Zimbabwe eyes world No. 5 lithium spot as Chinese investors boost capacity

The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.